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 Plazas and landscaped paths create room to pause between destinations. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Options may have dwindled, but there are still alluring cargo ship voyages on offer, to destinations such as Namibia, Iceland and French Polynesia. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 For some, the surprise destination was a chance to make the most of an unfamiliar city. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026 The plaid booths, counter-seat stools and general Americana comprise a funky-chic hideaway that has become an iconic late-night destination for generations of Angelenos. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for destination

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Noun

Eco effort The hotel has achieved the highest level of BREEAM certification for its sustainability performance and has brought 650 new jobs to the area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Becerra’s road to the state’s top job involved surviving a bruising June primary campaign that featured a crowded field of Democrats.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of job

Noun

Dhillon, a Sikh who was born in India and immigrated to the United States as a child, was a prominent figure in conservative legal and political circles even before being tapped to her Justice Department position.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of position

Noun

Should that lawmaker fail, President Herzog will pass the mandate of forming a government to another party leader of his choosing, who has another 28 days to form a majority.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026
Saturday started off much like Friday, with brekkie followed by adventures of one’s choosing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

Acaden Lewis looks comfortable at the point Acaden Lewis was second-team All-Big East and an All-Freshman Team selection last season at Villanova.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

The country must still decide whether to proceed with a formal nomination and prepare the documentation required to demonstrate the property’s OUV.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Jackson took over the Democratic nomination in late July, after placing third in the Democratic primary for governor.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of nomination

Noun

Speaking of the midterms, Mitt Romney was heard from after the elections Tuesday night.

— Mitt Cassidy, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Statistical data shows that total expenditure for these midterms approached 12 billion dollars, with Musk contributing nearly 500 million dollars to the Republican party as the election cycle's single largest individual donor.

— , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

However, the announcement does not provide measured picking rates, error frequencies, or other performance results from the trial.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
My season record picking games against the spread is barely above break-even after three straight losing weeks.

— Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026

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