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
Other popular destinations include O'Malleys in the Alley, Che and Shires Rooftop.
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Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Los Cabos is one of the most popular tourist destinations for West Coast travelers to enjoy a quick international getaway.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Many people might already be at their destinations, as getaway travel began over the weekend.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Looking for more of the best New Year's destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
If your resolution is to travel more in 2025 then why not get a headstart by celebrating in one of the world’s best new year’s destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
National Geographic explains the trend as one that is more likely to see people wanting to visit remote destinations (rather than finding places no one has actually ever been).
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While these often misunderstood destinations might attract travelers seeking ‘novel’ experiences, the companies emphasise the long-term economic importance of tourism to impacted communities while encouraging travellers to have intentional experiences.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Los Cabos is one of the most popular tourist destinations for West Coast travelers to enjoy a quick international getaway.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Many people might already be at their destinations, as getaway travel began over the weekend.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
American operates thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Looking for more of the best New Year's destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
If your resolution is to travel more in 2025 then why not get a headstart by celebrating in one of the world’s best new year’s destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
National Geographic explains the trend as one that is more likely to see people wanting to visit remote destinations (rather than finding places no one has actually ever been).
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
While these often misunderstood destinations might attract travelers seeking ‘novel’ experiences, the companies emphasise the long-term economic importance of tourism to impacted communities while encouraging travellers to have intentional experiences.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destinations
Noun
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The timing of the current survey is no different, opening just two weeks after one of the most crucial presidential elections in US history.—
Steven Vargas,
ARTnews.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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For future elections, the office also said every polling location will receive a list of the seal numbers for absentee ballot envelopes, so they can be verified as ballots are counted.—
Maia Pandey,
Journal Sentinel,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Of those 60 selections, many have been traded or allowed to leave while still developing, including John Marino, Michael Kesselring, Matej Blumel and Reid Schaefer.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The list includes selections from Latin America and the United States.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Early birds have the best choices for rebooking flights for another day.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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On the first ballot, members vote for their top three choices.—
Christy Piña,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Destinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destinations. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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