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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in to label
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists
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Recent Examples of name
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
First discovered: 7:27 p.m. July 27 Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: 1-34
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:27 p.m. in Shasta County, California.
1-34 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit in August 2024 in federal court in Fort Pierce, naming then-St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson and Bakkedahl, whose circuit includes St. Lucie County, as defendants.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Noun
The list includes names such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cristiano Ronaldo and Tom Brady, who recently debuted a signature timepiece with Jacob & Co. priced at $650,000.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
First discovered: 7:27 p.m. July 27 Initial location: Shasta County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: 1-34
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:27 p.m. in Shasta County, California.
1-34 Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
Sarah Bushman has been named the new Director of Advancement.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 30 July 2025
The plaintiffs filed the lawsuit in August 2024 in federal court in Fort Pierce, naming then-St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson and Bakkedahl, whose circuit includes St. Lucie County, as defendants.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Adjective
As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change.
—Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
Noun
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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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To say that a two-hour daily commute both ways from Fredericksburg, Va., to Towson will not have any impact on her performance is arrogant on its face and an insult to those (voters) who have to hear it.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dimon and Trump have scuffled over multiple topics over the years, and the insults have been personal.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Led by a Coastal Carolina commit in senior quarterback Osiris Jones, Leominster was able to claw its way to a title bout with the ISL program, defeating the likes of great programs like Barnstable (a 22-20 win) and Milton (a 28-19 victory) en route to its championship appearance.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Face yoga may strengthen facial muscles and increase facial circulation, giving a subtly firmer, fuller appearance.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Patrick was a freshman state senator at the time, and he was elected to that office with the reputation of a showman.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Cutting deeply into operational muscle damages brand reputation and customer retention, which costs more in the long term.—
David Earl,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The movie star opted for a pair of Frankel’s Kennedy satin pumps to wear to the screening.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The ongoing dramatics between the Dallas Cowboys and star defensive end Micah Parsons reached a boiling point Friday when the three-time All-Pro publicly requested a trade after a conversation with team executive vice president Stephen Jones.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Kristian Wilkerson pops for another big catch Right on cue after labeling him as an under-the-radar training camp riser that fans should pay attention to, wide receiver Wilkerson provided one of the biggest plays of the day during team drills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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By comparison, 24% of Democrats labeled the phrase inappropriate.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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While sitting atop the league, the Cubs went into the trade deadline with some massive holes on the roster, but ultimately didn't make many moves worth mentioning.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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When speaking about options on the left, Slot mentioned Wirtz and Ngumoha as alternatives to Gakpo — but did not mention Ekitike.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Jimmy nominated Adrian Rocha, Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen for eviction.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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