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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Earnings, jobs data, and Labor Day: What to watch in the markets this week The Labor Department’s report highlights a nuanced picture of the labor market.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Many people probably sense that at some point, there may be a societal pushback against AI, especially since many jobs are being replaced, not just in the creative field.—
Zain Jaffer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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Girma, after all, is widely viewed as the United States’ top defender and one of the country’s best young players regardless of position.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Phantoms are in a position to hire an attorney of Kessler’s caliber (and billing rate).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 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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Specialty restaurants are an excellent choice despite the extra cost.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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This stylish kitchen and bar also offers inventive takes on classic cocktails and a diverse selection of draft beers, many from Virginia breweries.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
18 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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This was also the post-Oscar nominations week, although the delay in their announcement disrupted distributor strategies to capitalize on them.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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America is too vital for all these ridiculously shallow nominations.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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That special election has already stirred speculation of possible candidates, including former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), who lost to Sen. Bernie Moreno (R) for the state’s other Senate seat in November.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
17 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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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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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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As of press time, with the Panthers holding down first place in their division and zeroing in on a fifth consecutive playoff run, Barkov has scored two goals and 11 assists.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Providing a phone, a car, a place to do laundry, or a little bit of elbow grease can fill a gap and let firefighters and other formal responders focus on critical operations.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
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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