as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York
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Recent Examples of nomenclature
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Larry Gurreri, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
The point of presenting is to clearly communicate, not dazzle the audience with your command of discipline-specific nomenclature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
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Larry Gurreri, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
The point of presenting is to clearly communicate, not dazzle the audience with your command of discipline-specific nomenclature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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Throughout Fort Worth, streets with feminine monikers are rumored to be named for builders’ girlfriends and paramours.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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The residence earned its quirky moniker for its distinctive cylinder shape and all-glass exterior, offering the singer a striking bolthole during a pivotal moment in his career.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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For Daniel Weyman, who plays Gandalf/The Stranger, a major turning point in stepping into Gandalf’s iconic boots was finally saying his name aloud for the first time.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Sly Stone, the pioneering leader of the funk band bearing his name, Sly and the Family Stone, has died, according to his family.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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These professionals are tasked with helping organizations understand what drives engagement beyond compensation and titles.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The Thunder basically saved their realistic chance at winning the title.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Terrorist designation, travel ban Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated some of Haiti’s most powerful gangs as global and foreign terrorists, a label that was welcomed by some Haitians, though others now see as having devastating consequences after President’s Trump travel ban.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Texas Wesleyan then asked the zoning commission to remove the house’s historic designation, which had been in place since 1990, according to previous Star-Telegram coverage.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Unsurprisingly, given its nickname, Little Hell can be a fearsome place to visit.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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The Pitt, which is both a nickname for Robby’s ER and the city in which the show is based, has already been renewed for a second season.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The region has had its own appellation in Spain, known as Denominación de Origen (DO), since 1985.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Foliage resembles miniature maple leaves, and so the plant has earned the appellation of flowering maple.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 May 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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