DESTINATIONS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

destinations

noun

plural of destination

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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 Give that interest something concrete, such as researching a course, comparing destinations, or choosing a date. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 The bilateral rift has not stopped state and local tourism officials and popular destinations like Graceland from trying to persuade Canadian visitors to return. — Rio Yamat, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 But the travel company also pointed to US beach and mountain destinations where significant fall savings are possible, including Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and Aspen, Colorado. — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026 Participants are typically told their destinations within a few days of filling out the necessary paperwork. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 With eateries in all the buzzy destinations, Le Bilboquet’s Palm Beach outpost is no exception. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Where to find specific deals this shoulder season Going’s intel shows that a handful of destinations have a better chance of offering flight deals this fall. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Park City, Telluride, Winter Park, and Mammoth Mountain are among the ski destinations with promising snowfall forecasts for the 2026-2027 season. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026 The publication recently singled out the best destinations for sun, sand and surfing as part of its America’s Best Small Towns awards. — Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Weiss had interviewed for other jobs since his Rockies’ tenure, but got no other inquiries last winter.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Beyond health, direct cash support boosts local economies by creating jobs and stimulating spending.

— Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

This pass map shows the dangerous positions Rashford has put Shaw into with the ball (yellow arrows) — three are in the box and two are on the edge of it.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Some maintain that women are just too emotional to be in positions of authority.

— Brenda Looper, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

The vote comes as data centers have become one of the most heated issues in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2026
But after a 2019 protest movement rocked the city, authorities reduced public choice in elections and prosecuted leaders of news outlets known for their critical reports of the government.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026

Definition of elections

Noun

Musical selections will bee provided by students from Havre de Grace High School.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026
Gap even takes things up a notch by swathing certain Five-Pocket selections in vegan suede and multiple shades of canvas — effectively nodding to its other beloved bottoms options.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 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

The split also means immigrants in some parts of the country are getting bail hearings while those in other places, including Texas and Louisiana, face additional hurdles to seek release.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Later that month, GAGE Center lost its USA Gymnastics affiliation, forcing many competitive gymnasts there to find new places to train.

— PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

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