under the name (of) (someone/something)

idiom

1
used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person
The car is still under the name of my deceased mother.
2
used to say that something has or uses the name of a specified person
We have dinner reservations under the name Jones.

Examples of under the name (of) (someone/something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It was acquired through a bank safe deposit box under the name Nancy Johnston, who apparently lived in Frankfort. Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024 American Muslims for Palestine today Today, American Muslims for Palestine is organized as a nonprofit group under the name AJP Educational Foundation. Will Carless, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 But an attorney for Ventura, who performs under the name Cassie, was quick to point out the inconsistencies in slamming Combs’ apology. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024 While not a professional wrestler herself, she has been involved in WWE storylines under the name Aalyah Mysterio. Adam England, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 In 2014, the FDA approved the drug (under the name Saxenda) as a medication for chronic weight control. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024 Odetari’s labelmate 6arelyhuman puts remixes on Spotify under the name Sassy Scene. Elias Leight, Billboard, 14 May 2024 Posting under the name Roaring Kitty, Keith Patrick Gill is known for igniting GameStop’s massive meme stock short squeeze in 2021, then disappearing from the internet. Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 May 2024 The project follows her 2022 breakout, Remember Your North Star—and, crucially, the death of her father, musician Ayub Bey, who rapped under the name Grand Daddy I.U. as part of the ‘80s collective Juice Crew. Margaret Farrell, SPIN, 10 May 2024

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“Under the name (of) (someone/something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20name%20%28of%29%20%28someone%2Fsomething%29. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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