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
Southlake Town Square is one of the premier shopping destinations in northeast Tarrant County, with 130 acres of mixed-use space.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
This was the 22nd flight for the first-stage booster, but had no recovery because of extra power needed to get the payload to its destination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Flights and hotels across these destinations are often still open closer to spring break than most parents realize.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Some destinations even offer stays that are part of the experience themselves — accommodations that are woven into the fabric of the production’s world.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026
This was the 22nd flight for the first-stage booster, but had no recovery because of extra power needed to get the payload to its destination.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Flights and hotels across these destinations are often still open closer to spring break than most parents realize.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Some destinations even offer stays that are part of the experience themselves — accommodations that are woven into the fabric of the production’s world.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Provost has pledged to use those lessons learned, with labor unions awaiting details as to whether this will have implications for jobs in France.—
Albertina Torsoli,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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As of December 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported over 400,000 job openings.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Of course, characters will be put into embarrassing positions, or embarrass themselves, embarrassment being the root of all comedy, or near enough.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Realigning the bones virtually in their correct anatomical positions revealed the upper part of the face for the first time, including the orbital region where Little Foot’s eyes would have been.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Atrani In Positano’s quieter Fornillo area, this three-bedroom villa includes multiple terraces and garden spaces for dining, lounging, and sunset BBQs—and is a smart choice for those traveling with a larger group.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Day-to-day choices pack surprising potential for peace.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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This small acrylic container is a great way to draw the eyes of your guests to a small knickknack of your choosing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The current campaign against Iran began on a schedule of America’s choosing.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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However, the selection will be very limited early in the season.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The New Jersey Devils are reportedly open to trading 22-year-old defenseman Simon Nemec, the second overall selection in the 2022 draft.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anti-interventionist voices in Washington are reconsidering their expectation that Vance — among the top contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination — would stand up against more hawkish instincts.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with ABC News in February, Moura recognized the nomination and said his goal is to be a trailblazer for recognition of South American film achievements.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Republicans may be dismayed to see the two popular party leaders battling it out in what promises to be a brutal and expensive election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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During the most recent round of school board elections, for instance, 44 of 47 candidates endorsed by teacher unions won their elections.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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No competition, no tryouts, no picking by committee.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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There are also fresh strawberries ripe for the picking, with blackberry vines along the side of the home.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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