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 Anansi’s intimate lighting and decor are inviting and exotic, making guests feel like they’ve been transported to a tropical destination. — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026 Shop More Loft Sales Talbots is the destination for elegant travel outfits and office-ready attire. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The elite Grand Tour begins with a team time trial in Barcelona, an opening stage which will take riders past the city’s famous Sagrada Familia basilica and finish with a short climb up a hill overlooking the popular tourist destination. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Shenzhen Culture & Tourism Industry Development will work with Pudu Robotics to turn West Artificial Island into a robotics and technology destination. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 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
  • Lee Feldman held the job for seven years until he was fired in 2018 by the commission.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • Williams’ decision to leave the position was a big surprise to the mayor, commissioners and residents, though her departure followed months of controversy and scrutiny.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Hipparcos was the first space mission devoted to precision astrometry, the accurate measurement of celestial positions and distances.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Miltos’ Greek Table at Andronis Luxury Suites is the Oia choice for travelers who want romance.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Vic makes some baffling choices here, buzzing in twice on the first word in the series without hearing the rest, and getting eliminated from multiple rounds five seconds in.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
Definition of choice
Noun
  • Televisions on the back of each seat played a cable channel of the White House's choosing.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • The Listening Room by OJAS, with its world-class speaker system and vinyl selection curated by sound sculptor Devon Turnbull, is the site of morning soundscape sessions.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Antetokounmpo has also been named to nine All-NBA teams (seven first-team selections and two second-team selections) and five All-NBA Defensive teams (four first-team selections and one second-team selection) during his career.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • Vance is considered one of the potential frontrunners for the Republican nomination in 2028.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Four Democrats battled for the Democratic nomination for attorney general.
    — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • Some of the impetus behind her bill revolved around the June 2 Fresno City Council election.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of election
Noun
  • During this visit to shore, his 12th, his crimes have included picking fights with parked cars and smashing through barriers erected to keep him off roads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Beyond the foliage there's apple picking, harvest festivals, Halloween in Salem and a string of storybook towns.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of picking

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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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