destinations

noun

plural of destination
as in jobs
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 destinations Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s most iconic destinations—but its popularity means visitors often have to contend with crowded overlooks, full parking lots, and busy hiking trails, especially during the busy seasons of summer and fall. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Miami has become one of the country’s hottest destinations for Americans looking to lower their tax bills and upgrade their lifestyles. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026 All New Yorkers see this along Hudson River Park, where one of the nation’s busiest multi-use greenways coexists with a major urban roadway and thriving waterfront destinations. — Andrew Kimball, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026 According to the organization, the winners demonstrate how airports are evolving into destinations in their own right. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026 Pedestrians fill the busy streets of Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most popular tourism and shopping destinations. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 El Floridita and Sloppy Joe’s, tourist destinations made famous by American novelist Ernest Hemingway, sat dark and shuttered. — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Palencia One of the destinations most likely to have clear skies, Palencia is surrounded by flat, open landscapes perfect for viewing a low-altitude eclipse. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
  1. jobs
  2. positions
  3. elections
  4. selections
  5. choices
  6. nominations
  7. places
Noun
  • The operation is expected to create 40 direct jobs and around 150 indirect positions across animation, post-production, sound, translation, distribution, licensing, merchandising and legal services.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • The filing was made at the behest of a creditor, according to German news platform NDR, identified as the Minjob-Zentrale, the government agency in charge of registering the country’s part-time jobs and collecting social security contributions.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2026
Definition of jobs
Noun
  • The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • The district, in a statement, said that of the 162 employees, 82 came from the central office positions and the remaining 80 are from those citywide positions.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of positions
Noun
  • Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Heavy losses suffered by Labour in a midterm set of local elections in May prompted many lawmakers to demand Starmer's resignation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of elections
Noun
  • After two rounds of fan voting and player selections, the starting lineups, pitchers, and reserves have all been chosen.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
  • Official selections will compete for the Mickey’s Chair Award, selected by the audience.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026
Definition of selections
Noun
  • Missing clubs, a broken hand, immense shame and embarrassment for a life’s worth of selfish choices — nothing can keep him off the course.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
  • Parenting advice has changed so much in even the last two decades that folks from older generations who raised seemingly healthy kids might feel left behind, embarrassed by their outdated opinions, or defensive of their own parenting choices.
    — Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • The Democratic nominations of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 were consistent with the Party Decides theory, and arguably so was the very late and very fast nomination of Kamala Harris in July of 2024.
    — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • But Ha’s performance took me out of that, in the best way possible, and warrants a Primetime Emmy acting nod — while the show is big on nominations for below-the-line work, only Regé-Jean Page has earned an acting nomination, and that was in 2021 for Season 1.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Definition of nominations
Noun
  • On his posts online, Americans have responded with tons of recommendations for places to visit and where to eat, and some have even invited him over for a homecooked meal.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • Many places sell Taylor Farms produce, including Publix, Whole Foods, Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más, The Fresh Market, Walmart, Target, Sprouts Farmers Market and Dollar General, according to Taylor Farms’ website.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of places

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