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nomenclatures

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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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However, this trend doesn't take away from the trend of parents choosing ancient civilization names for their kids — monikers like Cassian, Aurelius and Cleo remain popular.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
The jokes and goofy monikers mattered.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

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The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh led the Heat to two NBA titles and four Finals appearances in their four years together (2010 through 2014) before James left in free agency to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
In addition to the three World Series titles, the Dodgers have won five NL pennants and nine division titles under Roberts.

— Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Spousal death changes nearly every part of an employee's life at once, from household income and health coverage to life insurance and beneficiary designations.

— Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and other cultures' names for the moon.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The painting is an abstract map of Chicago titled after one of the city's many nicknames that originated in a Carl Sandburg poem.

— Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

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