DESTINATION Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

destination

noun

Definition of destination

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 That approach, underpinned by organic growth, now finds expression in Egypt, where Nobu and SODIC (which has more than 27 years’ experience developing communities across Cairo and the North Coast) are creating three distinct destinations. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 Delays of three hours or more at your final destination still pay 250 to 600 euros depending on distance. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Before leaving New York, Juliet and Avvie bought a hard copy Seoul guidebook and spent time highlighting neighborhoods, historic sites, restaurants, and K-Beauty destinations. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 By eliminating the necessity of taking longer natural routes, canals help cut down on fuel costs and deliver goods to their destination more quickly. — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for destination

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Noun

It’s mainly centered on Billie, who is worried about an old Facebook post standing in the way of finding a job.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Do artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT eliminate jobs, create new ones, or both?

— Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

There isn’t room on a roster to list all the positions where North Chicago senior Amari Earl could play in a single game.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of position

Noun

So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Santa Fe also offers endless shopping and right next door is Shiprock which is a good starting point, with their remarkable selection of native ceramics, jewelry, and textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

Thailand has yet to secure an Oscar nomination in the international feature category.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Cruz finished second to Trump during the 2016 Republican presidential primary, which featured more than a dozen GOP lawmakers vying for the nomination.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of nomination

Noun

Costs for consumers in the Affordable Care Act marketplace have soared amid expiring ACA premium subsidies, and insurance affordability poses a political threat to Republicans during upcoming midterm elections.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Democrats pushed for El-Sayed to more directly condemn Piker and his comments, though El-Sayed framed the whole episode as a nonissue in the election.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

Next month marks the arrival of fall, the quintessential New England season that includes apple picking, crisp autumn air and the arrival of leaf-peeping season.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
Cue the pumpkin spice lattes, flannel shirts, and all of the apple picking.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

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