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 The compact pouch is designed to hold small essentials against your body, and its soft, breathable, skin-friendly fabric is a thoughtful detail for warmer destinations where extra layers aren’t practical. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2026 The disparate destinations of McPherson’s childhood, farms that stretched to Gainesville connected on smaller roads, were morphing, but to Woodrow’s eyes, big-deal nights out still seemed distant. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026 Charlotte Douglas provides access to roughly 200 airports, including 45 international destinations. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026 Its destinations will include dunes and a young impact crater called Selk, according to NASA. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026 The addition expands the vehicle’s ability to reach demanding orbital destinations without relying on additional spacecraft propulsion. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 Some of the new destinations include Liberia, Ghana, the Central African Republic, and Sierra Leone. — Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026 With the fall and holiday season around the corner, these five destinations offer memorable and delightful experiences worth the trip. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026 International airfare has also increased, particularly for popular destinations in Europe, Mexico and Central America. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Eco effort The hotel has achieved the highest level of BREEAM certification for its sustainability performance and has brought 650 new jobs to the area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
In August, Musk’s companies received a $30-million grant through a state program to build a semiconductor plant that is estimated to create 3,000 jobs, one of several cash infusions he’s received through state programs.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

Along with Bottoms, Democrats are projected to win every statewide office on the ballot this year in Georgia, including the positions of lieutenant governor, attorney general and secretary of state.

— Quinn Scanlan, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
There are plenty of experienced Latino leaders ready to serve in the Cabinet, as chiefs of staff, and in positions shaping budgets and policy.

— Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

But others cautioned that national political elections are hard to predict.

— Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
The current deputy chief of staff for policy is widely disliked by Democrats and even some Republicans who see his agenda as partly to blame for their dismal performance in the midterm elections.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of elections

Noun

Fabi Rojas operates the micro-roastery at Nekajui, which features always updating selections from each of Costa Rica’s seven coffee growing regions.

— Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Syrian selections Montreal is also home to a number of fabulous Middle Eastern and North African restaurants, some of which can cater to gluten-free diners—albeit with asterisks.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of selections

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

Noun

Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, in a decisive rejection of unified GOP control for the promise of something different for the country.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
Therapists’ networks like Latinx Therapy and Therapy for Latinx can be places to find a licensed professional that aligns with your needs.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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