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 Uptown Charlotte office space Charlotte continues to be a destination for newcomers and the jobs are following. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Erewhon stores have become tourist destinations, with people posting videos on social media of themselves visiting and trying foods such as raw vegan cinnamon rolls and buffalo cauliflower. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 At the time, the neighborhood was much less residential, more of a destination for dinner and hanging out afterward. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Though not considered a major tourist destination, Mexicali is a busy hub for cross-border travel and commerce. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 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
  • In April, Flock Safety opened a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna that is intended to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years as part of a $10 million investment.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The Giants are entrusting Bryce Eldridge, their 21-year-old rookie, with the job of protecting Devers in the lineup.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of job
Noun
  • There isn’t room on a roster to list all the positions where North Chicago senior Amari Earl could play in a single game.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of position
Noun
  • Nick Pope is also still on Tyneside, even though he has been relegated to third-choice goalkeeper and was made available.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That choice could help Antares avoid developing every component specifically for nuclear use.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of choice
Noun
  • So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of choosing
Noun
  • Troy Polamalu was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection at safety for the Steelers.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The selection process does not judge whether a study is admirable or absurd, good or bad.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of selection
Noun
  • That message helped inspire her own trailblazing political career that eventually led her to become the first female presidential candidate to win a major party’s nomination during the 2016 election cycle.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The council then has the final say in approving — or rejecting — Lucas’ nomination.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of nomination
Noun
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The prime minister raised the death toll to 141 amid conflicting intelligence accounts, mounting humanitarian strain in Ceuta and opposition calls for his resignation and early elections ahead of a national vote next year.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of election
Noun
  • Next month marks the arrival of fall, the quintessential New England season that includes apple picking, crisp autumn air and the arrival of leaf-peeping season.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cue the pumpkin spice lattes, flannel shirts, and all of the apple picking.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of picking

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“Destination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destination. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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