destination

noun

Definition of destinationnext
as in job
a duty that is given to a person; a post to which someone is appointed A destination as department chair was her reward for years of dedicated service.

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Recent Examples of destination Schmidt suggested first moving them by 15 minutes, then a half hour, then an hour closer to the destination time zone. — Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026 The region is evolving into an LGBTQ+ destination in its own right. — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 Over the past few decades, leading Silicon Valley firms including Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple have established significant operations and made Ireland a top destination for technology investment, talent, and innovation. — Dr. Jonathan Reichental, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The group boarded the train in the Texas border town of Del Rio and headed to San Antonio, which officials believe was their destination. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for destination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
  1. job
  2. position
  3. choice
  4. choosing
  5. selection
  6. nomination
  7. election
  8. picking
Noun
  • In his first job coaching a pro women’s team, Current coach Chris Armas is experiencing the ways in which a women’s squad rallies around families.
    — PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • By the end of his studies, Salakhutdinov recalled, Yang turned down a job offer from a senior Apple executive who reported directly to Tim Cook.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • However, Skubal was able to bear down with runners in scoring position.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • The issues that come before the Commission are at times controversial, and that means stakeholders on each side of the issue are passionate about their position.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • The businesses that come out of this era ahead will make the same choice, one job at a time.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • France are sponsored by Nike and Zidane has a long-term association with Adidas, so clothing and shoe choices need sensitive management.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of choice
Noun
  • The models were also not pursuing a goal of their own choosing either.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • This is another feature that works with a variety of tools of your choosing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Their names and images appeared on a screen as a Kansas City vocalist performed a gospel selection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • Quince offers a selection of travel-friendly shoes that check all of her boxes.
    — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • The calendar decision is one of the first major milestones in what's expected to be a tumultuous two-year sprint to the Democratic nomination.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Republican leaders had warned his nomination would put the state in play and force the party to spend millions of dollars defending what would have otherwise been a safe seat.
    — Jill Colvin, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • The bank froze the gold after the UK – along with the US and numerous other countries – refused to recognize Maduro as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed 2018 presidential election.
    — German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • One bill sought to lower the threshold for rejecting district court judges in retention elections from 50% of the vote plus one to 40%.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of election
Noun
  • Mangoes are ripe for the picking in South Florida and the avocado trees are full.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • In her youth, John had taught her that children’s birthday parties were ripe for the picking.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of picking

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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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