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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
The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As such, guests will be able to test out a variety of cuisines from destinations across the world.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
To mark the milestone, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy hosted Brian Roberts, chairman of the Comcast Corporation, and Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal destinations & experiences, at 11 Downing Street to unveil the name and logo for the theme park and resort.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The destinations worth remembering tend to be the ones not yet on everyone’s list.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Cultural destinations across Europe are getting a reset.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Brands are turning static websites and apps into living destinations by offering the same generative experiences platforms use.
—Jennifer Schenberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Garric said the destinations on the horizon within the next two years were Canada, with Montreal in particular, and South Korea.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As such, guests will be able to test out a variety of cuisines from destinations across the world.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
To mark the milestone, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy hosted Brian Roberts, chairman of the Comcast Corporation, and Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal destinations & experiences, at 11 Downing Street to unveil the name and logo for the theme park and resort.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The destinations worth remembering tend to be the ones not yet on everyone’s list.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Cultural destinations across Europe are getting a reset.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Brands are turning static websites and apps into living destinations by offering the same generative experiences platforms use.
—Jennifer Schenberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Garric said the destinations on the horizon within the next two years were Canada, with Montreal in particular, and South Korea.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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During the four-month primary campaign, Raman offered withering critiques of Bass’ first term, saying the mayor failed to act with urgency on homelessness, apartment construction, street repairs and the exodus of entertainment jobs from the region.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The unemployment rate among young people is about twice as high as the national average; and 40% of college grads who are working have taken jobs that don't require a college degree, like temporary or part-time gigs.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The Republican president, struggling with record-low approval ratings ahead of November midterm elections, has often hinted at an imminent deal with Tehran, but none has yet eventuated.—
Parisa Hafezi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Raman’s campaign also received contributions from writers and comedians who have made up the council member’s donation base in her previous elections.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The Bulls have made two first-round selections from North Carolina in their history.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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But there's a difference in the quality of those selections.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Dobbins told Alford that his 2026 choices were down to two.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.—
Glenn Garner,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
11 Aug. 2025
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Take inventory of your life this year, and let go of people, places and things that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, The Paris Review Daily, The Cut, Tin House, The Guardian, Guernica, The Normal School, The Poetry Foundation, Lambda Literary, and many other places.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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