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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
The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.
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Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As such, guests will be able to test out a variety of cuisines from destinations across the world.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
To mark the milestone, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy hosted Brian Roberts, chairman of the Comcast Corporation, and Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal destinations & experiences, at 11 Downing Street to unveil the name and logo for the theme park and resort.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The destinations worth remembering tend to be the ones not yet on everyone’s list.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Cultural destinations across Europe are getting a reset.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Brands are turning static websites and apps into living destinations by offering the same generative experiences platforms use.
—Jennifer Schenberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Garric said the destinations on the horizon within the next two years were Canada, with Montreal in particular, and South Korea.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As such, guests will be able to test out a variety of cuisines from destinations across the world.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
To mark the milestone, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy hosted Brian Roberts, chairman of the Comcast Corporation, and Mark Woodbury, chairman and CEO of Universal destinations & experiences, at 11 Downing Street to unveil the name and logo for the theme park and resort.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The destinations worth remembering tend to be the ones not yet on everyone’s list.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Cultural destinations across Europe are getting a reset.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Brands are turning static websites and apps into living destinations by offering the same generative experiences platforms use.
—Jennifer Schenberg, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Garric said the destinations on the horizon within the next two years were Canada, with Montreal in particular, and South Korea.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Japanese companies also occupy critical positions throughout the semiconductor value chain, from fabrication equipment and specialty materials to NAND flash memory production, Barclays said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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City Manager Mark Dunning said the budgets City Council members voted to advance Tuesday night, which would go into effect July 1, would not cut current city employees but would maintain a hiring freeze the city implemented last month on around 30 open positions across a range of departments.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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If a voter’s signature is missing or does not match the signature on file, California law requires elections officials to notify that voter and give them an opportunity to fix the problem, which can also delay the process.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The Evil Empire had ended not in a bloodbath in elections.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Some selections come from single barrels chosen exclusively for 1 Hotel Nashville, meaning they genuinely cannot be found anywhere else on earth.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The project follows a group of friends in their 30s who decide to date by jury, meaning all of their relationship choices are determined by a group vote.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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From tasting menus that spotlight a single grain variety to butcher counters featuring specific heritage breeds, professional kitchens are translating obscure agricultural choices into experiences diners remember.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 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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Take inventory of your life this year, and let go of people, places and things that have held you back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, The Paris Review Daily, The Cut, Tin House, The Guardian, Guernica, The Normal School, The Poetry Foundation, Lambda Literary, and many other places.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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