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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
Iconic destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Plage de Pampelonne are just moments away, with smooth transfers available by boat or helicopter.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
That's causing some Americans to change their travel plans, either choosing closer and cheaper destinations or not planning a trip at all.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 May 2026
Flying’s guilt-free ritual Ryanair is Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, and primarily serves destinations on the continent and in North Africa.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Nearby New York hotels, including The Carlyle, The Mark, The Pierre and The Lowell, are popular destinations for celebrities to get ready – and for fans to spot them – ahead of the red carpet.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
So far, JetBlue is adding 11 new destinations from FLL, newcomer Breeze Airways is adding eight new routes, and Frontier is adding nine.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 5 May 2026
JetBlue’s expansion includes 11 new destinations from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and more flights on existing routes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Spirit served six destinations in Colombia, in addition to others in Central and South America.
—Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
By comparison, Lu found that H&M sourced more narrowly from its other top-supplying destinations, relying heavily on Turkey (115 factories) for jersey, denim and knitwear, for example.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
That's causing some Americans to change their travel plans, either choosing closer and cheaper destinations or not planning a trip at all.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 6 May 2026
Flying’s guilt-free ritual Ryanair is Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, and primarily serves destinations on the continent and in North Africa.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Anika Reed Nearby New York hotels, including The Carlyle, The Mark, The Pierre and The Lowell, are popular destinations for celebrities to get ready – and for fans to spot them – ahead of the red carpet.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 5 May 2026
So far, JetBlue is adding 11 new destinations from FLL, newcomer Breeze Airways is adding eight new routes, and Frontier is adding nine.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 5 May 2026
JetBlue’s expansion includes 11 new destinations from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and more flights on existing routes.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Spirit served six destinations in Colombia, in addition to others in Central and South America.
—Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
By comparison, Lu found that H&M sourced more narrowly from its other top-supplying destinations, relying heavily on Turkey (115 factories) for jersey, denim and knitwear, for example.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 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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The Kansas Jayhawks football team is undergoing significant change this spring with a new-look roster, fresh coaching arrangements and open competitions at key positions.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Achane is one of the most explosive skill positions players in the league.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Political candidates have bet on their own elections.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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That is according to a new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections and has been tracking candidate positions on the validity of election results since 2022.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 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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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 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 12 May. 2026.
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