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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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Recent Examples of designation
These sequential missions were given alphabetical designations.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
But the designation, United Nations sanctions against its leader, and a recent $3 million bounty offered by the United States have failed to slow its terror.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In a lawsuit filed on Monday in California federal court, Maren Wade brings claims for trademark infringement, false designation and unfair competition against Swift and UMG Recordings.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors, would resist the designation of statesman.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
But the designation, United Nations sanctions against its leader, and a recent $3 million bounty offered by the United States have failed to slow its terror.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
In a lawsuit filed on Monday in California federal court, Maren Wade brings claims for trademark infringement, false designation and unfair competition against Swift and UMG Recordings.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Steve Kerr, the coach of the Golden State Warriors, would resist the designation of statesman.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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That rare moniker is earned only when audiences track and fuel a film’s cultural staying power over time.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite the moniker, the silvery orb will appear in its usual brilliant gray hue.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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His appointment must be ratified by the Senate.—
María Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Alfonso Carmona, the second-in-command of Chicago Public Schools, is stepping down Friday as acting chief education officer — less than a week after the appointment of CPS CEO Macquline King and amid calls for greater Latino representation in her cabinet.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Buahan sits on the fringe of a small village with the same name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad known for pursuing gutsy, low-budget assignments while living ‘frugal existence’.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Even being here strictly on assignment, there’s a patina of guilt around even mentioning Kanye that’s become impossible to scrub off.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The title refers to the Quechua language that dates to the ancient Inca empire and is still spoken by millions of people in the Andes region of Peru.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine — Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT), the organization that determines global standards for health terms, receives up to 2,000 requests to amend nomenclature every year, either from individual members or groups.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Apart from achieving popular success by bringing botany to the people, Lamarck’s major purpose in French Flora was to exploit what seemed to be a little opening in the field of botany in the form of a rift among botanists regarding nomenclature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Barn is also a nickname for a house Ciani used to have in Boulder.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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Known as the wine capital of France, the Bordeaux region encompasses 57 appellations (known as AOCs) and some 6,000-plus vineyards.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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