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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
What are the top Memorial Day weekend destinations?
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Thankfully, data compiled by community hub InterNations evaluated and ranked just how safe, stable, and livable destinations around the world are for anyone looking to pick up and make the change.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Allegiant and Sun Country have focused on cost-conscious travelers, connecting smaller cities to vacation destinations.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The combination of clinical care and wellness recovery sets Thailand apart from purely medical destinations.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Similar to the Michelin Guide, Forbes honors its winners with star ratings and recommendations, spotlighting destinations travelers should consider for luxury experiences.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
And with those road destinations, there’s plenty of room for late-season winter weather wackiness.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Moab is an International Dark Sky Community and one of the strongest dark sky destinations in the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Where to Go for Dark Sky Tourism A handful of destinations have built reputations as the world’s best places to look up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Thankfully, data compiled by community hub InterNations evaluated and ranked just how safe, stable, and livable destinations around the world are for anyone looking to pick up and make the change.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Allegiant and Sun Country have focused on cost-conscious travelers, connecting smaller cities to vacation destinations.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 May 2026
The combination of clinical care and wellness recovery sets Thailand apart from purely medical destinations.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Similar to the Michelin Guide, Forbes honors its winners with star ratings and recommendations, spotlighting destinations travelers should consider for luxury experiences.
—Drew Jackson, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
And with those road destinations, there’s plenty of room for late-season winter weather wackiness.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
Moab is an International Dark Sky Community and one of the strongest dark sky destinations in the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Where to Go for Dark Sky Tourism A handful of destinations have built reputations as the world’s best places to look up.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Because the fuel tax is governed by federal law, Congress would need to approve any suspension — a high hurdle given Washington's partisan divide and the approaching Midterm elections.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Analysts have expected Modi’s government to introduce tougher economic measures after his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won recent elections held in a few key states, but those policy changes have yet to emerge.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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All four of those players, and a few other likely first-round selections, were all among those in the studio for the announcement of the lottery results Sunday at Chicago’s Navy Pier.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
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But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 May 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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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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