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as in monikers
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 insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in celebrities
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 labels
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentions
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 nominates
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 picks
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 sets
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 figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of names
Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 18 May 2026
This new purchase marked the names and locations of more than 150 football teams.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Robbie, Papa Bob, John and I walked along the dirt path and applied our names and the year in a layer of light blue spray paint, permanently adding our journey to the art installation.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
At May 3’s Miami Grand Prix alone, among some of the high-profile names to have appeared trackside are Jimmy Fallon, Chase Infiniti, Patrick Dempsey, Chance the Rapper, Jamie Foxx, Colin Farrell, DJ Khaled and Lupita Nyong’o.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Calvert-Lewin’s recall to the England squad in March was described as an emotional moment for those names at the top of the club who had pitched that vision last August.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The names of the victims were not publicly released.
—Amanda M. Morris, ABC News, 17 May 2026
After what just happened to JDS, the question becomes whether the rest of the legacy names on this card can deliver better outcomes than the man who opened the show.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
British newspaper the Sunday Times published its 2026 Rich List on Friday, which names the 350 richest people in the UK.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In her fictional construct, Sylvie names the woman Anna (Virginie Efira), after her late mother.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The lawsuit names the National Park Service (NPS), NPS Acting Director Jessica Bowron, the Department of the Interior, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as defendants against TCLF, which is represented by the Washington Litigation Group.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
The complaint also names the homes' landlord.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Every year, the group names a Bike Champion for each county.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The partnership names Butterfield and Mastercard as the Official Payment Partner of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix and Butterfield as an Official Partner of the event.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
Over the past three weeks, the collapse of the once-tight bond between two of the most prominent names in AI has been the subject of a high-profile trial in Oakland, California, after Musk sued Altman and OpenAI in 2024 for allegedly violating their commitment to keep OpenAI as a nonprofit.
—Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 18 May 2026
This new purchase marked the names and locations of more than 150 football teams.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Also, without names, the people are on a level playing field with the snowflakes, who are the man’s new friends, and, without names, the doctors can be known solely by their specialties.
—Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Robbie, Papa Bob, John and I walked along the dirt path and applied our names and the year in a layer of light blue spray paint, permanently adding our journey to the art installation.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
At May 3’s Miami Grand Prix alone, among some of the high-profile names to have appeared trackside are Jimmy Fallon, Chase Infiniti, Patrick Dempsey, Chance the Rapper, Jamie Foxx, Colin Farrell, DJ Khaled and Lupita Nyong’o.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Calvert-Lewin’s recall to the England squad in March was described as an emotional moment for those names at the top of the club who had pitched that vision last August.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The names of the victims were not publicly released.
—Amanda M. Morris, ABC News, 17 May 2026
After what just happened to JDS, the question becomes whether the rest of the legacy names on this card can deliver better outcomes than the man who opened the show.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Verb
The message never names the product, which is something a real recall would always include.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The lawsuit names the city of Boise, the Boise Fire Department, and also contains unnamed entities or people as defendants, including John and Jane Does.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 May 2026
British newspaper the Sunday Times published its 2026 Rich List on Friday, which names the 350 richest people in the UK.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In her fictional construct, Sylvie names the woman Anna (Virginie Efira), after her late mother.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The lawsuit names the National Park Service (NPS), NPS Acting Director Jessica Bowron, the Department of the Interior, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum as defendants against TCLF, which is represented by the Washington Litigation Group.
—News Desk, Artforum, 13 May 2026
The complaint also names the homes' landlord.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Every year, the group names a Bike Champion for each county.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The partnership names Butterfield and Mastercard as the Official Payment Partner of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix and Butterfield as an Official Partner of the event.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
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With Wednesday’s announcement, McDonald’s Park will join the pantheon of Chicago sports venues branded with corporate monikers, including Wrigley Field, United Center and Rate Field.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Tucked into the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minneapolis embraces many monikers, like Mill City and the Mini-Apple.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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But between rapid-fire questions and candidates hurling insults or talking over one another, the chaotic nature of some debate moments did little to help undecided voters make up their minds about their preferred candidate, some political observers said.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Importantly, the 120 faces were equally balanced across ethnicities and genders, with 30 Asian faces, 30 White, 30 Black, and 30 Latinx.—
Ben Ambridge,
JSTOR Daily,
15 May 2026
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Their faces appeared on punching bags and lawn signs.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Popular English-speaking options in Seoul include Eco Jardin and Juno Hair Myeongdong Street, both of which have built reputations for handling international visitors.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Glossip has received public support both nationally and internationally, including from celebrities like Kim Kardashian.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The content surrounding the campaign has drawn praise from a handful of celebrities, including reality star/entrepreneur Paris Hilton, actor Taylor Lautner and celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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California consumers are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes, a premium Italian variety with protected status requiring specific consortium certification.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Our society labels divorce as a failure, with plenty of shame attached to it.—
Patricia Neligan,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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The Bible mentions oaks 60 times.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Inés has been raised in a world of strange ellipses, and hardly bats an eye when the hotel bartender goes quiet after someone mentions his missing brother, but Hanna (Maia Rae Domagala) is a different story.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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