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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
Only the date and the destinations were mysteries when the season ended with an AFC wild-card playoff loss to the New England Patriots.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
With four levels and 40,000 square feet of space, including selling and back-of-the-house areas, the flagship will be one of Aritzia’s most expansive and immersive retail destinations to date.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
All of AllTrails’ travel-worthy destinations are below, along with mention of the top trail at each destination.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to inter-hub transport benefits, the park is only 31 miles from Vizag Port, allowing BIAC to offer lead times that rival those from key sourcing destinations such as Chittagong and Shanghai.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
De Bonis unlocks unparalleled entry to destinations like La Scala and Santa Maria della Grazie, the site of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Among online fishing platform FishingBooker's 2026 list of 10 best ice fishing destinations in the United States is Wisconsin's own Green Bay.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chalet Celebration Weddings in December or during the cold winter months can take inspiration from their favorite snowy destinations for the rehearsal dinner.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
With four levels and 40,000 square feet of space, including selling and back-of-the-house areas, the flagship will be one of Aritzia’s most expansive and immersive retail destinations to date.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
All of AllTrails’ travel-worthy destinations are below, along with mention of the top trail at each destination.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to inter-hub transport benefits, the park is only 31 miles from Vizag Port, allowing BIAC to offer lead times that rival those from key sourcing destinations such as Chittagong and Shanghai.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
De Bonis unlocks unparalleled entry to destinations like La Scala and Santa Maria della Grazie, the site of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Among online fishing platform FishingBooker's 2026 list of 10 best ice fishing destinations in the United States is Wisconsin's own Green Bay.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chalet Celebration Weddings in December or during the cold winter months can take inspiration from their favorite snowy destinations for the rehearsal dinner.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
Noun
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Every January, visitation effectively starts at zero — yet year after year, those efforts deliver results that power jobs, support small businesses, and expand opportunity far beyond the tourism industry.—
Paul S. Mears III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Following a #SaveThePost social campaign, The Washington Post initiated a restructuring on Wednesday, cutting more than 300 jobs across its sports, books, metro and international sections, as well as shutting down the Post Reports podcast.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once operational, about 300 permanent positions will remain at the site.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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This amendment would do the same thing as Proposition H, but for positions appointed by the city council.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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His tenure at the top can be remembered for an infamous photograph of him eating a bacon sandwich while campaigning in the 2014 local elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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That approach could bolster the Republican president's standing with older voters, a group that over time has been more likely to vote in midterm elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the quick grab-and-go selections at Martha’s Market to the dress-up atmosphere of the American Audubon Dining Room, there are plenty of options to satiate your appetite.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The wine list boasts around 500 bottles, including Italian wines (at least half are from the Valtellina region) and international selections.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 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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In the bond market, Treasury yields fell as investors looked for safer places to park their cash.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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