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
The country that is now top of everyone’s holiday destination list after hosting Season 3 of The White Lotus is also producing box office hits like How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which has grossed $55M worldwide and been acquired for an English-language remake by Miramax.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
During fall migration, hummingbirds fly south to destinations in Mexico and Central America, Hummingbird Central says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the elegant print makes this style suitable for a destination wedding.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The destination is a luxury spa hotel in the charming Bavarian Alpine town Garmisch Partenkirchen, close to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, with a near-10,000-foot-high summit accessed by cogwheel train and cable car.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
During fall migration, hummingbirds fly south to destinations in Mexico and Central America, Hummingbird Central says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the elegant print makes this style suitable for a destination wedding.
—Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
The destination is a luxury spa hotel in the charming Bavarian Alpine town Garmisch Partenkirchen, close to the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, with a near-10,000-foot-high summit accessed by cogwheel train and cable car.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The glamorous look is more daring than Robbie's usual red carpet choices, but stands out as a striking entry in the naked dress trend.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The choice is still ours to make.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tim Cook and his team will be left building the shiniest and slimmest car possible, while Google takes the wheel and drives it to an AI destination of its own choosing.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Our top selection in this one for his tactical abilities and the jockey/trainer combo.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The data comes from a random selection of messages sent to ChatGPT on its consumer plans (not enterprise or education), including ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro, between May 2024 and June 2025.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pritzker is likely to run for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination in the tough-on-Trump lane.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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To the dismay of party insiders, Anderson slipped through the 1994 Republican primary to win the GOP nomination for state attorney general.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Argentina, two have been convicted, including Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who was found guilty of fraudulent administration in 2022 and is currently under house arrest and banned from running for election; while in Guatemala, three have been convicted.—
Sofía Benavides,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The partisan map, if passed at the polls, would replace the independent commission's work for the next three elections.—
Larry Kaplow,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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KuiMen Autumn Harvest Festival Wreath with Faux Apples This 22-inch-wide wreath showcases an array of faux apples, berries, pomegranates, and leaves, ideal for anyone who enjoys apple picking and baking apple pies.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the fall season flourishes, activities like visiting a pumpkin patch, evening hayrides, apple-picking, and even jumping into leaf piles also become part of our daily rituals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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