as in jobs
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
If these rumors gain any kind of steam, Jon Heyman of the New York Post named the Yankees and Chicago Cubs as potential trade destinations for the 27-year-old.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of these takes place in worthy destinations, where the races are accented by world-class nightlife, dining, beach and pool days, live music and some of the best hotels on the planet.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Salt Lake City has grown from a winter sports venue to a vibrant technology hub in just two decades, leveraging the legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics to transform into one of America’s fastest-growing business destinations.
—Chris Dilella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Parrot Key Hotel & Villas took the top spot on a previous Parents list of the top babymoon destinations.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Travelers from the 104 destinations across North America that Alaska flies to from Seattle, like Boise, Denver, and Kansas City, will have easy connections to the new flights.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
As part of its top trending search list for 2024, Google has released its top ten babymoon destinations for the past year.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Travel to passions rather than destinations.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The liner currently operates five ships that sail to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and other global destinations.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of these takes place in worthy destinations, where the races are accented by world-class nightlife, dining, beach and pool days, live music and some of the best hotels on the planet.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Salt Lake City has grown from a winter sports venue to a vibrant technology hub in just two decades, leveraging the legacy of the 2002 Winter Olympics to transform into one of America’s fastest-growing business destinations.
—Chris Dilella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Parrot Key Hotel & Villas took the top spot on a previous Parents list of the top babymoon destinations.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Travelers from the 104 destinations across North America that Alaska flies to from Seattle, like Boise, Denver, and Kansas City, will have easy connections to the new flights.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
As part of its top trending search list for 2024, Google has released its top ten babymoon destinations for the past year.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Travel to passions rather than destinations.
—Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
The liner currently operates five ships that sail to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and other global destinations.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
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Sometimes the answers to those questions happen within our editorial deadlines; other times, the appointments or elections are too new, or wielding of power too unproven, to land a person on the final list.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Melissa Cruz is an elections reporting fellow who focuses on voter access issues for the USA TODAY Network.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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These light, crisp wines provide a refreshing alternative to heavier selections, and their natural production processes resonate with guests seeking more sustainable choices with flavors often with more minerality and earthiness.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This year was the 10th edition, a triumphant moment for an event that began with seven acts and now feels like a smaller, more walkable Coachella for locals — complete with music and food and rides and merch and fashionable selections from Tyler’s line GOLF — in the Dodger Stadium parking lot.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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When care is consolidated into hospital systems, patients often face longer wait times, limited access to care and fewer choices.Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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