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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
Boulder’s Gunbarrel area also received a CHIPS Zone designation in November, which opens up additional credits.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
This is the most serious designation short of a pandemic emergency, which was how COVID-19 was classified.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.
—New York Times, 16 May 2026
In his complaint to the FPPC, Hildreth cited a document Cofer submitted in the ballot designation case.
—Theresa Clift
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
This is the most serious designation short of a pandemic emergency, which was how COVID-19 was classified.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.
—New York Times, 16 May 2026
In his complaint to the FPPC, Hildreth cited a document Cofer submitted in the ballot designation case.
—Theresa Clift
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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With a moniker drawn from Greek mythology, the trio intends for Ariadne to be a revenue-sharing hub for creators to navigate IP, wellness tech, production, distribution and the digital economy pipeline.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Its current moniker pays homage to the longleaf pine tree, a foundational pillar of the Raleigh area’s historic timber and naval stores industries.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Pharmacies are widely available and often don’t require appointments.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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These were days for doctors’ appointments, haircuts, long lunches, coming in late and leaving early.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Over the years, many notable dignitaries have stayed here; hence the names of the eight signature suites, which are named after an iconic political visitor, such as Roosevelt and John Adams.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Police have not released a specific motive for the shooting the suspect's name.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Her assignment was to help the Gaza Health Ministry restore access to health care in the north, where Israeli attacks had flattened nearly every building in sight.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Both were keen to win the title, but also prove who was the boss of the continent.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Here's who took home the show's most coveted title at the live finale in Los Angeles and the $2 million that comes with it.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Alaïa has been putting more of a spotlight on Archetypes — its nomenclature for pre-collections, which have been overseen in recent seasons by creative director Pieter Mulier.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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To be fair, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby field isn’t entirely devoid of notable nomenclature.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, is a place with many nicknames.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The players, who mostly went by unique nicknames, had to be over the age of 18, not currently playing in college and have played in fewer than 162 NBA games to be eligible to compete.—
Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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He was granted the official haute couture appellation by the end of the year and Charlotte Casiraghi wore a Giambattista Valli haute couture gown to the wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco that year, days before the first show.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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This is a still wine with its own appellation (but made in Champagne).—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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