DESTINATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Noun

Job cuts loom Volkswagen employs about 650,000 people globally and had already announced plans to cut 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Critics warn that dramatic increases could force small businesses to reduce hiring, automate more jobs, or raise prices.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

Pushing up, squeezing play and trying to regain the ball in advanced positions is a perfectly viable and often successful strategy, particularly when treated as a useful add-on to quality in possession.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Previously, exempt level positions were to be posted no fewer than 10 business days, which has now been removed from the policy.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of positions

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Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.

— Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The resignation marks the second time this year Anson County has lost an elections director, leaving the office without permanent leadership as preparations continue for this fall’s elections.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of elections

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Former Bishop Feehan star Brody Bumila didn’t go in the first round of the MLB draft earlier this month, but the 6-foot-9 lefty with an 100 mph fastball still got paid like one of the top selections.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 21 July 2026
When balanced with thoughtful material selections and a clear design focus, bold tile can make a bath feel both expressive and harmonious.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026

Definition of selections

Noun

Hadestown has also had luck with repeat attendees at the show thanks to a number of creative casting choices.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Produced as a Hong Kong-US collaboration, the film explores identity, family, cultural displacement, and the difficult choices faced by those navigating between tradition and self-determination.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 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

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Public school officials have said the decline is linked to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
For decades, these iconic places and many others have graced the UNESCO World Heritage List, a collection of the planet’s most treasured natural and cultural sites.

— Drew Kann, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

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