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
Advances in technology, economic shifts and changing cultural norms can increase access to unique destinations that start as out of bounds to a majority of tourists.
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Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Determining those fractions and limits—the mathematical destination of fossil fuel CO2—was a contentious scientific question, complicated by the burning of the Amazon rainforest to clear land for farming.
—Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The events will also include J-Pop and Anime metal musical performers, Japanese food and drink, and much more.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
More importantly, understand that financial health is a journey, not a destination.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 May 2025
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Betsy Pudliner, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Determining those fractions and limits—the mathematical destination of fossil fuel CO2—was a contentious scientific question, complicated by the burning of the Amazon rainforest to clear land for farming.
—Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
The events will also include J-Pop and Anime metal musical performers, Japanese food and drink, and much more.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
More importantly, understand that financial health is a journey, not a destination.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
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Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Goal of the season This was a choice between Bowen’s superb strike from outside the box against Ipswich and his volley against Forest.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Cosmetics also pledged to make a donation to an animal shelter of Widger’s choice in honor of his pet cat.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Malone was graded a top five tackle by Pro Football Focus and just missed out on being an All-Big 12 selection after playing more than 900 snaps on offense.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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The album's success propelled Boone to new heights, including a Grammy nomination and a slate of high-level performances.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Kendrick Lamar leads the nomination tally with 10, followed by Post Malone with eight.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Michigan is often regarded as a key swing state in the presidential race—with close margins in the past election and 15 electoral votes up for grabs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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This marks the furthest in advance that a National Special Security Event designation has ever been granted.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Officials urge patrons to check the manufacturer tags for weight limits, usage designations and U.S. Coast Guard lifejacket requirements.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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When updating furniture and decor in your home, shoppers and editors agree that Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair is an ideal place to start.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Once in place, these testing models allowed brands to try new ideas to receive feedback on what would perform well based on the data the company already has about its audience.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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