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
Roki's arrival in Los Angeles cements the city and the baseball franchise as the preferred MLB destination for the top players in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
For instance, Sag Harbor, an iconic boating destination in Long Island, New York, furnished all its pilings in its sleeves, quickly reaping the benefits.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Over the past five decades the outdoor shopping center with a Hollywood clientele and a small town feel has been a beacon to developers who have replicated the model elsewhere in California and beyond, and an attractive destination for brands.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
Some, for example, compare the vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Trump’s campaign promises:
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
For instance, Sag Harbor, an iconic boating destination in Long Island, New York, furnished all its pilings in its sleeves, quickly reaping the benefits.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Over the past five decades the outdoor shopping center with a Hollywood clientele and a small town feel has been a beacon to developers who have replicated the model elsewhere in California and beyond, and an attractive destination for brands.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025
Some, for example, compare the vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Trump’s campaign promises:
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Callum Booth, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for destination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, creating jobs and building communities.—
Sal Rehmetullah,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even with millions of undocumented people estimated to be in the country, there were 276,000 open construction jobs as of November, the latest data available, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Iranian presidency seems to be a cursed position.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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In air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News, a controller can be heard clearing the United flight to land on Runway 7 right and then told the Delta flight to turn into position to land on Runway 8.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2025
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What effect the Los Angeles fires might have on powertrain choices is yet to be determined.—
Russ Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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In his case, Ament will get 90% of what is put up in his name at the school of his choice, with 3% going to his teammates there and 7% being kept by Fanstake.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Below is some background on the region and tasting notes on a representative selection of Alto Adige wines.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Shop our top picks from Avia’s sneaker selection at Walmart — all under $25.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Whites also picked up CMA Awards nominations in categories including horizon award, instrumental group of the year and vocal group of the year.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 Jan. 2025
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Republicans on the committee clearly and loudly supported his nomination during the hearing.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Several Israeli sources with knowledge of the talks described a concerted shift when Trump swept back into power in the November election.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The election placed Muizzu in the middle of a tug-of-war between India and China for strategic access to a key area of the Indian Ocean for security monitoring and shipping.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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The designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations highlights the global focus on quantum advancements and the importance of PQC in securing future technologies.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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While various tribes supported the use of the Antiquities Act in recent years, Burgum suggested monument designations have hurt tribes.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Michigan and Louisville are also candidates to go from last place to the tourney.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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If politicians want to help renters, a good place to start is by repealing and amending laws or ordinances that restrict the construction of new units, thus driving up prices.—
David Byrd,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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