destination

noun

Definition of destinationnext
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 work may have gotten him the extension, but the extension was never the destination. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Ethiopia could be one potential destination, the analysts said. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Local authorities hope the monument will become both a major pilgrimage site and a tourist destination. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 From Paris, travlers can connect seamlessly to destinations across Europe, India and Africa on Air France. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for destination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destination
  1. job
  2. position
  3. choice
  4. choosing
  5. selection
  6. nomination
  7. election
  8. picking
Noun
  • The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In 2004, Norris took a job as an editorial manager of publications at the Joint Commission in Oakbrook Terrace.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • The collaboration also introduces a fresh position by which enthusiasts can appreciate the super sports car company.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Angle Wedge Pillow's distinctive triangular shape cradles your legs and knees at a precise 45-degree angle to relieve tension in your back, while the Knee-T keeps legs, hips and spine in a neutral position to reduce pressure on your lower back.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • In May, The Athletic exclusively reported that Mourinho was Perez’s choice to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as manager at the end of 2025-26.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As for metal, solid gold, whether yellow, white, or rose, remains the steadiest choice, aging with grace and holding its value across the years.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of choice
Noun
  • Rule 11 - The Golden Batter rule One time per game, the manager may substitute a hitter in the lineup for any player of their choosing.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026
  • The models were also not pursuing a goal of their own choosing either.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Between Hutson and Ilya Protas, Washington features two of the best value selections in the league currently.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The tension was heightened by a controversial USC debate selection process that would have resulted in no candidates of color taking the stage.
    — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost in a landslide to David Crowley and the other moderate candidates for the nomination.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile in Michigan last week, prediction markets showed El-Sayed with greater than 90% odds to win the Democratic nomination for Senate before polls closed, despite his very narrow victory.
    — Garrett Downs,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • Coming after the primary and as the general-election campaign takes center stage, the event had the trappings more of a political and lobbying effort than collective bargaining.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Outlandish costumes Binface is just one in a long line of satirical candidates dating back more than six decades, who have become a unique staple of British elections.
    — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of election
Noun
  • Most of its performance therefore reflects movements in global equity and bond markets rather than discretionary stock picking.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Critics, including some Republicans and economists, warn against the state picking winners and losers.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of picking

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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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