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as in monikers
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 appointments
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 designations
More than a dozen ships – ranging from those carrying thousands of passengers to more intimate, yacht-like vessels – earned accolades from the independent rating system, including some first-time Five-Star designations.
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Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Even as the extension to the CBA lapsed and the normal offseason calendar was set to begin with the qualifying offers and core designations, there had been no progress toward scheduling new meetings or offering meaningful amendments to the existing proposals.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Update beneficiary designations Keep retirement accounts and insurance policies current so the right people receive your assets when the time comes.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Some experts have questioned the designations.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Treasury’s entity-specific designations, which name vessels by IMO number, reduce plausible deniability.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The federal government has designations for areas with shortages of primary care, mental health and dental providers, but not for hospital services.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Even as the extension to the CBA lapsed and the normal offseason calendar was set to begin with the qualifying offers and core designations, there had been no progress toward scheduling new meetings or offering meaningful amendments to the existing proposals.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Update beneficiary designations Keep retirement accounts and insurance policies current so the right people receive your assets when the time comes.
—Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.
—Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Some experts have questioned the designations.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Treasury’s entity-specific designations, which name vessels by IMO number, reduce plausible deniability.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026
The federal government has designations for areas with shortages of primary care, mental health and dental providers, but not for hospital services.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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These are the monikers most common to Gen Z, and today's parents tend to either look to the past or totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other monikers from indigenous tribes for this month’s full moon include the sleet moon from the Comanche people, the Creek tribe’s wind moon and the crow moon as named by the Shawnee.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cancer, kismet and the comfort of girlhood Taylor and Finkel know not all cancer patients have a best friend who lives close enough to go to appointments with them, let alone the time to do so.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The sapphire tiara that Queen Máxima of the Netherlands wears for some of her most important appointments is one of the oldest, most spectacular and recognizable pieces of the Dutch royal heritage.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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Any witnesses' names, addresses and telephone numbers.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly.—
Detroit Free Press Staff,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein cost him his role in the royal family, with King Charles in October taking the extraordinary step of stripping him of his titles and his home.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Bison have won 10 national titles since the 2011 season, the most recent in 2024.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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New sports have been added to the program and with that come new terms or nicknames for tactics, maneuvers or objects that beginner fans might not be familiar with.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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The nicknames aren’t really that inspiring on either side just yet.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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It is located between the storied appellations of Montagne Saint-Émilion and Puisseguin Saint-Émilion and is well known in all of Bordeaux because of its unique octagonal tower, which overlooks the vineyards.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2025
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Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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