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
Here are some of the best destinations across the country where timing your off-peak trip pays off.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The crew will travel through Dallas, Texas, which is Seo-jin’s dream destination for life after retirement, showcasing an array of American culture.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
The town’s most high-profile venue is Meadow Creek, a sprawling 277-acre plot of land used as a festival grounds complete with the full destination camping experience.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
But the area is also home to many smaller, beachside communities that are destinations in their own right.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The crew will travel through Dallas, Texas, which is Seo-jin’s dream destination for life after retirement, showcasing an array of American culture.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
The town’s most high-profile venue is Meadow Creek, a sprawling 277-acre plot of land used as a festival grounds complete with the full destination camping experience.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
But the area is also home to many smaller, beachside communities that are destinations in their own right.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Seventy-six percent described providing multiple lines of care as almost like a full-time job.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Want to stand out, grow your network, and get more job opportunities?—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barrett's clear statement on the 22nd Amendment carries significant weight given her position on the Supreme Court, which would likely be asked to rule on any attempt to circumvent the two-term limit.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At home, consciously shape algorithm interactions to reflect your preferences and ethical positions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This grew far beyond the typical choice routes coming out of the backfield.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Red twig dogwood Red twig dogwood is another great choice.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Citi Strata Card, which replaces the Citi Rewards+ Card (no longer available), offers a way to earn Citi ThankYou® Rewards in a number of helpful categories, like at supermarkets and transit, and in one category of your choosing.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 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.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Daniel Lindblade has been in the city for 18 years and isn’t surprised by the selection.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Customers may purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Copeland is the fourth Republican candidate to signal an intention to run for the party's nomination in House District 5, which includes a portion of Boone County.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ron Paul, the former 12-term congressman from Texas and two-time candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, celebrated his 90th birthday last month.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With less than two months out to Election Day, this year's elections -- ranging from hot-button mayoral and gubernatorial contests to a vote over new congressional maps -- are set to ramp up as candidates begin to make their final pitches to voters.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The county Board of Supervisors directed the changes in response to concerns that had long existed for a small faction of grassroots activists but took on new fervor after the 2024 election — when voters installed three new Republican members of the board.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The magnificent colors of fall foliage, apple picking and pumpkin patches on local farms and the return of high school football.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Baskets will be provided for produce picking.—
Lorenza Medley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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