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
From hot springs to ski mountains, to sacred destinations like Mount Koya, Japan truly has something for everyone.
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Private destination Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve feels more serene and natural than what other cruise lines offer in their theme park-esque private islands.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs re-hired Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator after a three-year hiatus that included three destinations, and Nagy is still looking for work after the Titans went in a different direction to fill their head coaching vacancy.
—Sam McDowell 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Mary Eder-McClure, executive pastry chef at both restaurants, has established Cafe Yaya as an ephemeral bakery destination since opening last March with her extraordinary range of sweet and savory work available throughout the day and night.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Private destination Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve feels more serene and natural than what other cruise lines offer in their theme park-esque private islands.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
The Chiefs re-hired Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator after a three-year hiatus that included three destinations, and Nagy is still looking for work after the Titans went in a different direction to fill their head coaching vacancy.
—Sam McDowell 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
Mary Eder-McClure, executive pastry chef at both restaurants, has established Cafe Yaya as an ephemeral bakery destination since opening last March with her extraordinary range of sweet and savory work available throughout the day and night.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 open positions — a shortfall that’s expected to grow in coming years as the nation ages.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Former detainees and human rights organizations have documented systematic torture and severe abuses inside the facility, including beatings, electric shocks, suspension by limbs, prolonged stress positions and other degrading treatment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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For a more specialized fit, the Petite Wide-leg Pants are an excellent choice for shorter shoppers, while the Curvy Wide-leg Pants are just as comfortable and flattering (and on sale for almost $40 off).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This is evidence that color drenching is a more recent design choice and might not be timeless.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trump has tried to extract billions of dollars from universities and has succeeded in squeezing more than $400 million from four of them — Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Northwestern — for purposes of his choosing.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, Mathieu was named to the first Pro Bowl of his career and became a first-team All-Pro selection.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The picture is Triet’s first feature since her 2023 Cannes Palme d’Or-winning psychological thriller Anatomy of a Fall, which went on to enjoy a major awards-season run, garnering its star Sandra Hüller a Best Actress Academy Award nomination and clinching an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Texas Democrats are also seeking to take down Cornyn, with two main candidates vying for that party’s nomination.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mahan burst onto the local political scene in 2020 with his election to the City Council, only to become mayor three years later.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Blaylock remains on the city council for the time being, but a special election is expected to pick a successor, who will finish out the remainder of his term.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Before the start of the festival, Mager, 40, got on a video call from her basement in Brooklyn to talk about the origins of the story, the casting and the picking of the songs for the musical numbers.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sonically, this fan-favorite from McCollum falls right in his wheelhouse with his muscular vocal picking up the pain and loneliness of the lyrics, bolstered by smooth piano, bass and surging electric guitar.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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