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
Liverpool look like his only realistic destination and have expressed their interest in buying him.
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Consider hiring a photographer at your destination to capture family and maternity photos to help cherish the trip for years to come.
—Danielle Owen, Parents, 31 July 2025
During its March 7-15 run over two weekends, SXSW catapults Texas' capital city into the local, national, and international spotlight, showcasing it as a premier destination for culture, music, creativity, technology, recreation and more.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The new and expanded service adds more top destinations and more service during peak travel periods, Sophia Philis-Ortiz, American's vice president of operations at Sky Harbor, said in a statement.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
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Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Consider hiring a photographer at your destination to capture family and maternity photos to help cherish the trip for years to come.
—Danielle Owen, Parents, 31 July 2025
During its March 7-15 run over two weekends, SXSW catapults Texas' capital city into the local, national, and international spotlight, showcasing it as a premier destination for culture, music, creativity, technology, recreation and more.
—Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The new and expanded service adds more top destinations and more service during peak travel periods, Sophia Philis-Ortiz, American's vice president of operations at Sky Harbor, said in a statement.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Together, these releases continue to cement Tier’s position as a brand that doesn’t just follow trends but sets them through intention and storytelling.—
Essence,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Residents need to have a library card to obtain a pass through the MAP program to the destination of their choice — at least seven days out — and Wayne Metro will organize the transportation to and from the venue.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Customers can purchase or rent a selection of media titles from Prime Video without having an Amazon Prime or Prime Video account.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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At Pier South, Roppongi offers a fresh take on classic favorites such as the famous crab stack, mouth-watering onion rings and Mongolian Shrimp, along with a vibrant selection of sushi, Asian tapas and bold entrées like crying tiger steak.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Seehorn's turn on the show, as fellow lawyer Kim Wexler, earned her two Emmy nominations throughout its six-season run between 2015 and 2022.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Mangione won two Grammys, out of 14 nominations, in a career that spanned 30 albums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Voting before the primary election is expected to provide Detroiters the flexibility to submit their ballots early and avoid long lines at the polls.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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And, to prevent foreign interference, advertising services to third country sponsors will be banned completely for three months before an election or referendum.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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As expected, DeChambeau has received the designation with great enthusiasm.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In late June, Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the conditions for its TPS designation and announced the end of the country's designation.—
Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Barricades will be put in place on the closed streets and will be monitored.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Journey From the moment the journey began, the experience was grounded in a meaningful sense of place.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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