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
The facility is now operated by the University of Arizona as a research center and tourist destination, attracting approximately 80,000 people every year.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
During the Halloween season, Saratoga Springs is the perfect destination for some underrated scary history.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Other people say, No, the destination is the same.
—CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Gap has been modernizing the global in-store experience around destination categories and elevated product stores in San Francisco, London, Dallas and Chicago.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
During the Halloween season, Saratoga Springs is the perfect destination for some underrated scary history.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Other people say, No, the destination is the same.
—CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Duffy had been angling to hold on to the NASA job, according to media reports.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ausberry was promoted to the interim job in Woodward’s place, and the board gave him the authority to lead the coaching hire.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year, the actor Jonathan Bailey was named to the honorary unpaid position.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Airport officials had no choice but to comply with the federal government.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
31 Oct. 2025
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Headline aficionados have an almost infinite array of choices for information and analysis, thanks to the spread of social media and the rise of independent creators who offer their expertise via newsletter or video podcast.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bush decided the best choice was the man picked to help with the choosing.—
Calvin Woodward,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, the company will paint the car a color of your choosing, in consultation with their experts.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now, barring an unexpected miracle, the Hurricanes’ chances of making the field is in the hands of the playoff selection committee.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The quartet of projects represents a widening scope for the Taipei company, which has steadily built credentials through festival selections, streaming deals and local box office success since 2017.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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The five remaining candidates for Federal Reserve chair have all recently advocated for much lower interest rates — but key members of the congressional committee that will consider the nomination say that won’t change much for the central bank.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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When Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024, Harris picked up his torch and secured the Democratic nomination.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Writing for the 4-3 majority of the court, Justice Shawn Womack overturned a decision by 16th Judicial Circuit Judge Holly Meyer requiring the Cleburne County Clerk to count the signatures on the petition and certify the measure, which had initially been pushed for the 2024 election.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Because fall has the right conditions for pumpkin picking, the season will keep its hold on pumpkin spice flavor, and consumers will continue to eagerly await its return each year.—
Shelley Mitchell,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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