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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
From caves that stretch for hundreds of miles to grand estates and pristine Gulf Coast beaches, these destinations offer something for travelers of every age — and many are within driving distance of DFW.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The most likely solution will be not to fly as often to as many destinations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Its Supercharger network includes sites at major destinations such as Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall, and Al Maryah Island.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
With destinations spread across multiple states — from Louisiana and Tennessee to Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina — a Southern road trip can easily combine several of these landmarks into one unforgettable journey.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The backstory Six Senses has long been associated with its lush, secluded destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Seychelles, and Oman’s Zighy Bay, for example.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Additionally, solar power is far more efficient for most destinations in the inner solar system.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
But with the last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil yet to reach their destinations, the second and third-order effects of the crisis — stunted crops and factory blackouts — have yet to hit, Semafor’s business editor argued.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Trip Advisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations lists Dublin, Berlin, London, Santiago and Edinburgh as top destinations for solo travel.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
The most likely solution will be not to fly as often to as many destinations.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Its Supercharger network includes sites at major destinations such as Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Yas Mall, and Al Maryah Island.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
With destinations spread across multiple states — from Louisiana and Tennessee to Kentucky, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina — a Southern road trip can easily combine several of these landmarks into one unforgettable journey.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The backstory Six Senses has long been associated with its lush, secluded destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Seychelles, and Oman’s Zighy Bay, for example.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Additionally, solar power is far more efficient for most destinations in the inner solar system.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
But with the last pre-war shipments of Middle East oil yet to reach their destinations, the second and third-order effects of the crisis — stunted crops and factory blackouts — have yet to hit, Semafor’s business editor argued.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Trip Advisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations lists Dublin, Berlin, London, Santiago and Edinburgh as top destinations for solo travel.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The City of Sacramento is currently facing a $66 million budget deficit, and there's concern that some violence prevention efforts and police positions could be cut beginning in July.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This range of positions—curator, writer, producer, museum guide, educator—made my curatorial approach more adaptable.—
Raphael Fonseca,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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No-excuse absentee voting for the KC-area municipal elections is available from March 24 through April 3.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The midterm elections take place in November.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or how early the selections are made.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The dominance of the Montverde girls soccer team was obvious throughout the 2025-26 season and it’s certainly reflected in this year’s Sentinel All-Area soccer selections, as nine Eagles players made this list.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 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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Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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There are nearby fishing villages that are definitely worth visiting, but no other places to stay within a 30-minute drive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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