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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The number of people who believe the agency is doing an excellent or even a good job has plunged dramatically compared with last year, falling by 23 points.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Even with millions of undocumented people estimated to be in the country, there were 276,000 open construction jobs as of November, the latest data available, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
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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Ross was unsteady on his feet with his pants down around his thighs, turning and walking away from the officers’ position, according to the affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Patagonia Men’s Better Sweater Chore Coat is a stylish choice for chilly flights at nearly $70 off the original price, while the Patagonia Men’s Isthmus Anorak is another must-have on-sale pick for $90.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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Most choices were easy: tunnels, bridges, major thoroughfares across the congestion zone.—
Dan Greene,
The New Yorker,
27 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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Shop our top picks from Avia’s sneaker selection at Walmart — all under $25.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
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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And within living memory, the Senate defeated the defense secretary nomination of John Tower in 1989.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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In this case, the special election will be November 2026, and the winner will remain in office until Vance's term was to expire.—
Ed O'Keefe,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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What’s unclear is whether an election is required if the school board passes a resolution.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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In the build-up, much of the discussion was about how bad the beating would be at a place that, even in the best of times, is a fixture that few United teams have looked forward to.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Career officials discovered that their default mode of thinking about Britain’s place in the world was suspect, too.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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