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
Carnival Mardi Gras hosts itineraries for six, seven or eight-day cruises to an array of Caribbean destinations including Aruba, Curaçao, Grand Turk, Nassau, Amber Cove, Celebration Key, St. Thomas and San Juan.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
From 2020 to 2023, Black in Tulum emerged as a significant hub for Black American travelers, connecting Tulum to Playa del Carmen, now one of the world’s top destinations for Black American expatriates.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 June 2025
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Pacific Beach, long celebrated for its sun, surf, eating and drinking scene, could be embracing a new identity as a cultural destination.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
From 2020 to 2023, Black in Tulum emerged as a significant hub for Black American travelers, connecting Tulum to Playa del Carmen, now one of the world’s top destinations for Black American expatriates.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 June 2025
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Pacific Beach, long celebrated for its sun, surf, eating and drinking scene, could be embracing a new identity as a cultural destination.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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In 2024, sports tourism generated $114.4 billion in the United States and supported nearly 665,000 jobs, according to a study from Sports ETA—but upcoming major soccer tournaments are expected to boost those numbers for 2025 and 2026.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The front camera did a fine job of taking this selfie of my dog in low light.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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However, the Hurricanes’ offensive struggles persisted, finishing 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position and 2-for-16 with runners on base.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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The majority of United subscribers believe the minimum for a successful 2025-26 would be Ruben Amorim’s team qualifying for the Europa League — a position best secured with a sixth-place league finish, but which can be achieved through winning a domestic trophy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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That’s life, and that something that also drove our artistic choices to a heartwarming visual style, retaining proximity with our main character throughout her ups and downs that also manifest in the film’s palette.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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The amount of sun and the exposure in your garden should be key factors in making your plant choices.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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The denim selection spans ’90s shorts and miniskirts, Bermuda shorts, rompers and dresses to flare, straight, skinny and skate jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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Dollar Tree has a great selection for a variety of occasions at a price that can't be beat.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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In his lone season at Duke last year, Zawada earned a nomination for the Tewaaraton Award, college lacrosse’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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Gaga also scored Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for her performance in the film.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The primary, on June 24, is considered the defining contest of the election, given the district’s heavy Democratic bent.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The city of San Antonio hasn’t elected a Republican mayor in more than 20 years, and the past two elections for outgoing Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who has served since 2017, haven’t been close.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 June 2025
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Texas Wesleyan then asked the zoning commission to remove the house’s historic designation, which had been in place since 1990, according to previous Star-Telegram coverage.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Terrorist designation, travel ban Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated some of Haiti’s most powerful gangs as global and foreign terrorists, a label that was welcomed by some Haitians, though others now see as having devastating consequences after President’s Trump travel ban.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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When the King takes his place on the dais after the inspection of the troops on Horse Guards Parade, there will be a moment of silence preceded by the sounding of the Last Post.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The establishment is designed to be a comfortable place to gather.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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