as in markers
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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Recent Examples of labels
Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
To explore that possibility, researchers at University College London and Queen Square Analytics set out to look beyond symptoms and clinical labels and focus instead on the biological signals of how MS damages the brain.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The general absence of luxury products on the index may be the result of the creative changes labels like Gucci, Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga made last year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Cool-girl labels like Moschino, Khaite, and The Attico took a bolder approach with playful animal prints and exaggerated features.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey changed hands several times before being acquired by Brown-Forman in 1936 and was soon converted to a blend, becoming one of the company’s major whiskey labels.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Off the runway, however, Copenhagen’s key labels made sure to show up in alternative ways throughout the week.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, nations the United States labels adversaries study American history with forensic precision.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
From there, the relationship quickly evolved into something neither of them labels as caregiving or work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Insert the plant labels into the soil near the edge of the container or tray.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The guide labels cryptocurrency payments to international vendors as a gray area with no clear IRS guidance.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What the world often labels as civil unrest, Salaam experienced as a community.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
What’s the difference between all the date labels on food products?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Beckett labels within slabs will also undergo visual changes — subgrades will remain on the label — and add online imaging to orders.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Double-check nutrition labels and ingredient lists to ensure there’s no added salt.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
To explore that possibility, researchers at University College London and Queen Square Analytics set out to look beyond symptoms and clinical labels and focus instead on the biological signals of how MS damages the brain.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2026
At edgy labels like Alexander McQueen, Vaquera, Ann Demeulemeester, and Enfants Riches Déprimés, the military jacket—an early aughts indie sleaze staple—is back by way of details like metallic buttons, shoulder epaulettes, and extra pockets.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2026
The general absence of luxury products on the index may be the result of the creative changes labels like Gucci, Chanel, Dior and Balenciaga made last year.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
Cool-girl labels like Moschino, Khaite, and The Attico took a bolder approach with playful animal prints and exaggerated features.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Refinery29, 4 Feb. 2026
The Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey changed hands several times before being acquired by Brown-Forman in 1936 and was soon converted to a blend, becoming one of the company’s major whiskey labels.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Off the runway, however, Copenhagen’s key labels made sure to show up in alternative ways throughout the week.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Bar Madonna and a leafy garden, both serving killer cocktails and French wine labels only.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, nations the United States labels adversaries study American history with forensic precision.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
From there, the relationship quickly evolved into something neither of them labels as caregiving or work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Insert the plant labels into the soil near the edge of the container or tray.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The guide labels cryptocurrency payments to international vendors as a gray area with no clear IRS guidance.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What the world often labels as civil unrest, Salaam experienced as a community.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
What’s the difference between all the date labels on food products?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Beckett labels within slabs will also undergo visual changes — subgrades will remain on the label — and add online imaging to orders.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
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Brothers Keith and Terrence Nicks were found guilty by separate juries of desecration of human remains, removal of human remains and removal of more than 10 gravestones and markers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Max has also helped the Bachman dealership catch attempted fraud by looking for specific details and fraudulent markers on checks, bank statements, and addresses.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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His is the most prominent case under the 2020 law and marks a severe blow to press freedom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That marks a record since the party's foundation in 1955 and surpasses the previous record of 300 seats won in 1986 by late Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.—
MARI YAMAGUCHI,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The law names city, county, and other local agencies, as well as federal law enforcement agencies, but notably does not include law enforcement officers employed by the state, creating a distinction that the judge found discriminatory against federal agents.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gaza names the moment when the mandate of the oppositional intellectual can no longer be deferred, aestheticized, or selectively applied.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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If a photo had location data, dates, or simple tags, search would show it — even if the match wasn’t perfect.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Fulfillment, including renewal notices, tags, and reward cards, is managed by Pet Parent in a way that can help organizations provide a polished experience without maintaining separate logistics.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 2025
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Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Both titles hail from directors with whom Hawke has maintained a strong relationship.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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In a keynote interview yesterday at MIPCOM, Le Goy was bullish about his studio’s chances of tapping into the growing demand for anime and games, titles thanks to its ownership of streamer Crunchyroll and its sister games biz, Sony Playstation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Miami placed first with 250 winning tickets and Orlando third with 188.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
10 Feb. 2026
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Being here, paying however many thousands for tickets and airfare and all the related costs, is for something else.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Labels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labels. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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