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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
City officials have long hoped that the addition of a baseball stadium would connect the tourism-heavy Union Station and Crown Center district with the bustling Crossroads district, a key tie between two popular but distinct destinations.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Last December, DestinationPay, a global framework that allows destinations to replicate the initiative, was introduced at the European Tourism Forum.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Airports have evolved into destinations in their own right, and Singapore Changi Airport continues to set the standard.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Naperville Park District will post its summer program guide on its website Wednesday, April 22, for residents interested in summer camps, fall soccer registration, summertime destinations, special events and other activities.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The area may be a little harder to get to than some destinations — many resorts are a 60- or 90-minute drive from Manzanillo airport, while private aircraft can fly into Costalegre COJ Airport.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Spirit Airlines operates more than 500 daily flights to more than 60 destinations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The New Longevity Map Has a European Address Europe has quietly become one of the most compelling destinations for anyone serious about longevity & wellness.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Last December, DestinationPay, a global framework that allows destinations to replicate the initiative, was introduced at the European Tourism Forum.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Airports have evolved into destinations in their own right, and Singapore Changi Airport continues to set the standard.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The redesign increased high-frequency routes while eliminating or revamping others, forcing some riders to rely more on transfers and longer walks to reach their destinations.
—Yaelis Pena, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Naperville Park District will post its summer program guide on its website Wednesday, April 22, for residents interested in summer camps, fall soccer registration, summertime destinations, special events and other activities.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The area may be a little harder to get to than some destinations — many resorts are a 60- or 90-minute drive from Manzanillo airport, while private aircraft can fly into Costalegre COJ Airport.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Spirit Airlines operates more than 500 daily flights to more than 60 destinations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport.
—Bri Buckley, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
The New Longevity Map Has a European Address Europe has quietly become one of the most compelling destinations for anyone serious about longevity & wellness.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
Noun
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Players are also connected with jobs via the team’s union.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, even in 2026 with ginormous needs at multiple defensive positions such as linebacker, cornerback and defensive end, this concept could still show up in the first round.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The presence of guns and military personnel could create an intimidating atmosphere during elections, Chatterjay said.—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Seats one, three and five are up for grabs in November 2026, and those elected will serve four-year terms, with elections continuing every two years to match statewide general election dates in even years.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Then the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams traded up Thursday night to make headline selections.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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With virtually all their starting positions already settled, the Packers made just six draft selections to match their lowest total in franchise history.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rotterdam, which has a historic connection to Brazilian cinema, is a long-time darling and favorite, but more and more local talent is shifting their attention to festivals like San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary and Locarno as top choices to launch their films.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Key and especially Strong could convey depth and emotion, subtlety, and often weirdness via their small choices and close ups, defining their characters in opposition to the town’s broad-for-the-sake-of-comedy denizens.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 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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Wolves, who immediately finished in the Europa League places in 2019 after a six-season spell away from the top flight, offer a more realistic target.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Not in the offseason, when their coaching staffs and front offices regularly trade places.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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