destinations

plural of destination

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Recent Examples of destinations The Nazca Lines, ​enormous drawings and ⁠geometric figures etched into desert plains in the south of the country, are one of Peru’s main tourist destinations, attracting approximately ​100,000 annual visitors. Joe Kottke, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026 Southern Spain will offer an accessible option for many European travelers, with destinations inside the path of totality including Cádiz, Tarifa, Málaga and Gibraltar. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 This also comes as no surprise, as Niagara Falls has been named one of the country’s most popular fall foliage destinations, where colorful leaves frame the famous waterfalls. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 The niche continues to mature, recently expanding into even more aircraft types and remote destinations. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 Our group saw iconic Hilderbrand destinations up-close, like The Nantucket Hotel, which inspired The Hotel Nantucket and Jetties Beach, where the final scene from Swan Song takes place. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 My preference is for trips that combine these highlight destinations with lesser known, but perhaps more compelling places. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 Companies such as Tapestry -owned Coach and Ralph Lauren have elevated their discount stores, transforming them into higher-end destinations for aspirational shoppers from dumping grounds for last season's wares. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 July 2026 From Australia to Fiji, these dive destinations offer unforgettable shark encounters while supporting marine conservation. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
Noun
  • On employment, the United States had nearly 159 million jobs in June, not including farmworkers, which was a record.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Economists’ estimated monthly employment gains of 95,000 jobs would mark an increase from June’s lower-than-expected 57,000 jobs added.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its infrared search and track data fed directly into an onboard AI agent that controlled the X-62A and guided it into tactical intercept positions.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The board recently approved eliminating 168 general fund positions, and the district projects paying $49 million less in salaries this year.
    David Smiley, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • An analysis of 12 top right-wing influencers shows their audience is shrinking, adding to Republican worries ahead of the midterm elections.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
  • Israel meanwhile appears unlikely to pull back significant forces or make other concessions ahead of its October elections.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The Busan Story Market (BSM) has unveiled 25 official selections for 2026, including international bestseller Hwang Bo-reum and two-time Hans Christian Andersen Award finalist Lee Geum-yi, drawing on original IP from four Asian countries.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Today, the Toronto International Film Festival has added over 60 new titles to its slate, including the official selections of its Centrepiece program, plus its Wavelengths and TIFF Classics selections.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Getting the cast of characters that would push Carol to her breaking point took precision but also allowed for some fun, varied choices.
    Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Snack boxes can be filled with a variety of kid-friendly choices, including fruit, applesauce, granola, and sugar free gummies.
    Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • Donations can help raise awareness of historic structures and places across Colorado, structures similar to the Cherry Creek Arch Bridge.
    Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Private buildings can restrict both open and concealed carry by posting proper signage — but polling places are considered public places.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

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