as in job
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 destination
Time Zone Adjustment Smart passengers don't wait until landing to start adjusting to their destination's schedule.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
But as with any business, there can also be risks for partners, Baumann said, citing Ralph’s growing reputation as a tourist destination.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 July 2025
For a place that has had such a major influence on music, Florence still flies a bit under the radar, especially as a vacation destination.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
In 2023, Florida was the most popular destination for U.S. residents aged 60 and over, according to a June study by SmartAsset, which analyzed the data from the Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 5 July 2025
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
But as with any business, there can also be risks for partners, Baumann said, citing Ralph’s growing reputation as a tourist destination.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 July 2025
For a place that has had such a major influence on music, Florence still flies a bit under the radar, especially as a vacation destination.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
In 2023, Florida was the most popular destination for U.S. residents aged 60 and over, according to a June study by SmartAsset, which analyzed the data from the Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Recent data has pointed to a stronger labor market, with the unemployment rate dropping and the economy adding more jobs than expected in June.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Younger generations are being prepared to be worker bees — for jobs that are disappearing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Until then, the Royals had been 1-for-20 with runners in scoring position in three games against the Mets.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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The report did not say how the switches could have flipped to the cutoff position during the flight.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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But, for a minimalist, display-worthy option, this one’s a great choice.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The award-winning Financial Services Commission ensures adherence to global standards, making the jurisdiction a top choice for cross-border investment.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately, July 4th is rich with markdowns this year, ushering in an unparalleled selection of Hoka sneakers, hiking boots, and even slides with major price cuts to celebrate the long weekend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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Disney has a selection of bundles that include Disney+, Hulu, Max and/or ESPN+ from $10.99 monthly.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 July 2025
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Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Clemente Handicap has attracted 29 nominations.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Chapman has earned Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award nominations for such horror novels as Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, What Kind of Mother, and Whisper Down the Lane.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Trump alleged the poll amounted to election interference and a violation of the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Party chair elections are rarely on the radars of high-level party leaders like governors and senators, Jones said, which can end up having unexpected outcomes.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The class-action designation was key: The US Supreme Court recently limited the power of judges to impose such nationwide injunctions, except in cases seeking to block the president’s policies through class action lawsuits.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and keep it out of the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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