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
Conversation starters → This crowded tourist destination is cracking down on visitor behavior with costly consequences.
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In fact, only one East Coast destination made the top 10—Asheville, North Carolina—highlighting how rare truly immersive dark-sky experiences have become east of the Mississippi.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
These five destinations provide a coastal respite in addition to a personal transformation.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
In 2027, De Niro and Ira Drukier, alongside Chef Rich Torrisi and Major Food Group will bring a new restaurant to the storied destination.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
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Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
In fact, only one East Coast destination made the top 10—Asheville, North Carolina—highlighting how rare truly immersive dark-sky experiences have become east of the Mississippi.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
These five destinations provide a coastal respite in addition to a personal transformation.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
In 2027, De Niro and Ira Drukier, alongside Chef Rich Torrisi and Major Food Group will bring a new restaurant to the storied destination.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Thomas was then promoted to the top job in March 2025, with the title of design director.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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During his contract year with the Braves in 2022, Swanson appeared in all 162 games and made 161 starts at shortstop, logging 1,433 innings at a premium defensive position while also producing 25 home runs and 96 RBIs.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The worst place at a factory to work for was always the screen-printing department—the hot metal and lacquer thinner produce pungent toxins that workers have no choice but to inhale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The Fantasy 5 evening drawing popped up 5, 11, 15, 24 and 35, a popular choice by man and machine.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
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While HomeGoods is primarily known for its affordable, on-trend selection of furniture, decorative accents, kitchenware, and more, the chain retailer also boasts an incredible selection of delicious snacks that come from all across the globe.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
6 June 2026
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Democrat Graham Platner is expected to win his party’s nomination despite growing scrutiny over allegations about his past treatment of women and a recent extramarital sexting scandal.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Joe Baldacci, a state senator, is seen as the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination and has the backing of House Democrats' campaign arm, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman has overtaken former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the city's mayoral race, closing in on a runoff election with Mayor Karen Bass.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Energy prices have spiked, posing political problems for the Republican Party ahead of midterm congressional elections in November.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Bonus points for picking separates in the same color palette (red and white is a particularly cute, preppy combo, as shown above).—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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The five men were working in an area of Calabria well known for its fruit picking and about 20 miles away from where the four were found dead, according to authorities.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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