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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
That tropical aging designation is important here because there are indeed some older rums that were partially aged in Jamaica or Barbados or other Caribbean or South American countries, but then transferred to a cooler climate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
According to the Social Security Administration, more than eight million people who receive the monthly payments require assistance managing their finances, necessitating the designation of representative payees.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
President Donald Trump, who has accused the group of supporting terrorism, tried and failed during his first term to change its designation.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
According to the Social Security Administration, more than eight million people who receive the monthly payments require assistance managing their finances, necessitating the designation of representative payees.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
President Donald Trump, who has accused the group of supporting terrorism, tried and failed during his first term to change its designation.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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People didn’t necessarily identify themselves with a moniker or a label.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Anticipation for new music from the now-duo was extremely high, as it had been announced some time ago that the group was going to release music for the film under that moniker.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Advertisement The White House on Thursday said that Trump did not support the appointment of a special counsel.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 July 2025
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Nance is also exploring volunteer opportunities with Legal Aid of Arkansas after her appointment as dean ends.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
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However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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The center entered his name into the transfer portal after former head coach Biff Poggi’s departure at the beginning of December.—
Emma Moon
July 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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One example highlighted by Instructure’s team involves easily extending assignment deadlines for specific student groups, such as athletes, without manually adjusting each assignment.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Chicago Cubs The Cubs needed to be decisive to boost their chances at a division title over the Brewers.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The winger has won two La Liga titles and helped Spain to European Championship glory in 2024, while lighting up last year’s Champions League with an array of impressive performances.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Surgeons employ a precise classification and nomenclature system to characterize scoliosis, tailoring their approach based on the patient’s age, the type of scoliosis and the underlying cause driving its development.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It’s thought that this nomenclature probably resulted from the fact that the vine looks quite unkempt when left untrained, yet other scholars believe that the wild side of the name comes from the wine’s characteristic aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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John was also known as John Luke, a nickname his older cousin gave him.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her Lady Vengeance nickname is just something the media made up to fuel the story.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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Gleaming white amid the vibrant neon milieu of Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a renowned literary hotel, an appellation rare if not unique in South Florida.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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