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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
Protected by a historic designation, demolition isn’t an option.
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Spousal death changes nearly every part of an employee's life at once, from household income and health coverage to life insurance and beneficiary designations.
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Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Yue Huang received a coveted Bib Gourmand designation from the Michelin Guide in 2021.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
However, the new designation makes additional changes possible.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Spousal death changes nearly every part of an employee's life at once, from household income and health coverage to life insurance and beneficiary designations.
—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Yue Huang received a coveted Bib Gourmand designation from the Michelin Guide in 2021.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
However, the new designation makes additional changes possible.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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At first, the moniker was meant to represent Congo’s former Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.
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Does the Democratic Party actually need to embrace the moniker of socialism, lean into it?
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At a hearing on June 24 observed by The Times, 14 immigrants didn’t make their appointment, and were ordered removable by the end of the day.
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This includes logistical stressors, from school and daycare pick-up and drop-off, doctors’ appointments, sick kids and elder care, to things like pregnancy accommodations, pumping and menopause.
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At one point, in the ninth inning Wednesday, fans even chanted the name of the team’s third-string catcher Chuckie Robinson.
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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To take Kim’s spot on the roster, the Braves returned infielder Kyle Farmer from his rehab assignment with Double-A Columbus.
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The team designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment to make room for Woodford on the roster.
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The 18-year-old has already won three La Liga titles with FC Barcelona, a Spanish Cup, a Spanish Super Cup and a Euros championship in addition to being a Ballon d’Or runner-up.
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As Hart helped the Knicks defeat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs in five games to clinch an NBA title, New York had the support of Swift, who attended Game 4 at Madison Square Garden on June 10 with her pals, Este and Alana Haim.
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Contreras is Venezuelan, though, and this kind of nomenclature has been used by players for decades, regardless of race.
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Just stingin' the nomenclature.
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Few figures are as synonymous with Mexican football as Aguirre, now in his third stint coaching the national team after being in charge for the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, but this co-exists with his El Vasco nickname.
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The law, passed in 2024, prohibits K-12 public schools from using any derogatory Native American term for athletic team mascots, names or nicknames.
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The largest appellation in France's Northern Rhône has built its international reputation on expressive red wines, while its whites have quietly remained in the background.
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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