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
Finally, there is one destination that sticks out among the rest as the most likely landing spot for Rodgers.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite Miami’s growth as a culinary destination, Liscano was surprised at the number of diners unprepared for a tasting menu.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Enjoy a world of flavors and ambience ranging from cozy to elegant at the destination’s top spots for lunch, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch—a favorite with locals.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
The region is also a popular spring break destination.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Despite Miami’s growth as a culinary destination, Liscano was surprised at the number of diners unprepared for a tasting menu.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
Enjoy a world of flavors and ambience ranging from cozy to elegant at the destination’s top spots for lunch, dinner, or a leisurely weekend brunch—a favorite with locals.
—Visit Dallas, AFAR Media, 7 Mar. 2025
The region is also a popular spring break destination.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
Noun
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Entry-level jobs have traditionally been jobs that provides on-the-job training rather than requiring extensive prior experience.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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There are no term limits, no board, and it is considered a job for life.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The position opened up after Chambers was elevated to overseeing Europe, the Middle East and Africa as part of a major restructuring of how Disney operates businesses in the region.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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But still the firm offered him the position — handling small tasks like making copies.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For Meghan, including Lilibet was a poignant choice.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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But what happens when diving into a bottle at 6 p.m. starts to feel more like a reflex than a choice?—
Kristen Mascia,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The wines also live up to the hype, and are presented to guests alongside a rotating selection of wines from around the world (e.g., grower Champagne).—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the music, the fest offers a craft beer-tasting lineup featuring a wide selection of over 40 breweries from Orange County, San Diego and beyond.—
Charlie Vargas,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This is Blumberg’s first Oscars win and first nomination.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2025
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Culkin received his first-ever Oscar nomination and win for the role after also recently taking best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAs and SAG Awards, sweeping the season with a Golden Globe win, as well.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The governor’s comments are the latest in Democrats’ efforts to reconcile a 2024 election that returned Trump to the White House and gave Republicans control of both chambers of Congress.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Open Secrets said renewable energy interests donated $2.5 million to federal candidates during the 2024 election cycle.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring English as the United States’ official language, the first designation of such kind in the country’s near 250-year history.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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Alongside 20 of Baker's 100 residents, Woosley hopes to get dark skies designation for the area to lessen the light pollution from the street, house, business lights and other lighting sources.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hell breaks loose when one of the Mickeys is presumed dead and a replacement duplicate tries to take his place.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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