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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
Such designations can result in lower mortgage rates and reduced down payment requirements compared to rental or second-home classifications.
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Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Niners were already entering the regular season beat up on offense with injury designations from running back Christian McCaffery (strained calf) and wide receiver Juaun Jennings (strained calf).
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2025, Amusement Today presented awards in 22 categories, as well as special recognition with Publisher’s Picks awards and Legend designations.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Their designations were to expire in September but later extended until February due to a separate court order out of New York.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
In this case, the designations stand for Y – Prototype, F – Fighter, Q – Unmanned Aircraft, design number 42 and 44, and A – series.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Other South American countries such as Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay issued similar designations in the following days.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But in February, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to end one of the two Biden-era designations for Venezuela.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Adeola Adeosun
robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Niners were already entering the regular season beat up on offense with injury designations from running back Christian McCaffery (strained calf) and wide receiver Juaun Jennings (strained calf).
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In 2025, Amusement Today presented awards in 22 categories, as well as special recognition with Publisher’s Picks awards and Legend designations.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
Their designations were to expire in September but later extended until February due to a separate court order out of New York.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
In this case, the designations stand for Y – Prototype, F – Fighter, Q – Unmanned Aircraft, design number 42 and 44, and A – series.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Other South American countries such as Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay issued similar designations in the following days.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But in February, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to end one of the two Biden-era designations for Venezuela.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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Lily, Loki, Max, Star, Oscar, Zelda, Pepper, Callie, Gus, Kitty, Olive, Olivia, Jack and Chloe, are among the other popular monikers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Which of the following monikers did Benjamin Franklin NOT employ?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the State Public Defender office is struggling to attract law school graduates who are discouraged by low pay and the demanding nature of public defender appointments while still paying off student loans.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Expanding telemedicine appointments, which increased by 77 percent in 2025.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite including multiple iconic names in this segment, many notable names were left out, including Hulk Hogan, Danielle Spencer, and Jerry Adler.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Builders of the Internet Era Honorees include major names like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, NPR, and Adobe — each recognized for their lasting cultural impact, creative innovation and consistent achievement at the Webbys over the years.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In addition to a vast array of teen-and-older titles, expect a solid assortment of kids’ games, Miller says.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Job-hopping was once the ticket to success, with workers bouncing from role to role to secure pay gains and bigger titles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Newsom's press office's X account has been regularly posting memes, snarky all-caps messages and using catchy nicknames for his opponents.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Colleagues described a popular chaplain with nicknames for the tiny patients and soothing words for their bleary-eyed parents.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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