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
We’re set to debut Equinox Resort Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, about 750 kilometers from Jeddah, a destination being shaped with visionary ambition.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Brickell has quickly become one of Miami’s most dynamic destinations.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The team that first manages to escort its star to the final destination without a hitch wins.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind for fall foliage, but Washington state has some of the country's most spectacular autumn road trips.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Over the years, Brickell has quickly become one of Miami’s most dynamic destinations.
—Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The team that first manages to escort its star to the final destination without a hitch wins.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The Pacific Northwest may not be the first destination that comes to mind for fall foliage, but Washington state has some of the country's most spectacular autumn road trips.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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All of which begs the question, can—and should—Europe use the once-in-a-generation opportunity presented by decarbonization to reboot its own renewables supply chain, creating green jobs and sustainable wealth for the future?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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After graduating from high school in 1971, Silvana Clark enrolled at a community college after receiving guidance from her drama teacher, George Meshke, who had taken a job there.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the department reported it was budgeted for 1,937 officers, but had a little over 1,600 positions filled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Use a frother to blend it with 4 ounces of water or milk (again, your choice) that’s cold, room temperature, or warm.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wild-card picks Every week, our pickers select another bet of their choosing that isn’t limited to the games listed above.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Soon after, Yeomans met with Steve to show him a selection of the evidence against White.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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In a rare example of agency for a beneficiary community, 21 emerging Indigenous leaders recently crafted selection criteria, evaluated applicants and picked two dozen finalists to split a pool of $720,000.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being popular with audiences, critics have also praised Bates’ performance, with the actress earning an Emmy nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for the first season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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As for acting and producing, Gomez has won Emmys for Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in 2024’s Emilia Pérez.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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Records analyzed by the Senate elections committee found lawmakers do not often use campaign funds for security purposes.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a chance for Argentina now to put itself on a good economic track if Milei does well in the midterms, but everything has to go perfectly and the administration is essentially looking to keep markets in line until election day, the person said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best Things to Do What says fall better than apple picking?—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fall weather can fluctuate wildly from frosty mornings to warm autumn days that are perfect for apple picking and getting late-season gardening tasks done.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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