as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
apparently no one dares to enter the world of professional wrestling without a catchy compellation
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The Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Branch has a brand new look, more space, and a name honoring a community leader who made a lasting impact in Denver.—
Justin Adams,
CBS News,
16 June 2026 -
Authorities have not officially released the names of victims, but Fischer was identified in social media posts by family and friends.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Under a different moniker but of the same spirit is the Campus 00s.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Angelina Jolie’s son Knox is joining his siblings in dropping his dad Brad Pitt’s last name, just weeks after his older sister Zahara, 21, and older brother Maddox, 24, made the moniker change legal.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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On the track, Okoye led Azusa Pacific to four straight NAIA Outdoor Track and Field national championship titles (1983-86).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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France is a country that fastidiously applies rigorous nomenclature to everything from cheese to wine.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Not to be confused with the front-engined V-12 series of 250s (Ferrari nomenclature can get messy), the 1963 Ferrari 250 LM was a mid-engined Prancing Horse made to enable Maranello to homologate its new GT racing car in the early 1960s.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Without these elements, legal designation alone does not lead to biodiversity protection, thriving ecosystems and benefits to people.—
Ana K. Spalding,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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When Anthropic did not, the government issued an export control, a designation that prevents any foreign national from using Fable and Mythos—even those employed by Anthropic within the United States.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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Goalkeeper Josimar Dias — best known by his nickname, Vozinha — and his Cape Verde teammates were monumental underdogs against the Spaniards.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Cox revealed her adorable nickname for Coco in an Instagram post shared on Saturday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The epithet is not a concession (the database of Trumpian apologies has yet to receive any inputs).—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Tape recordings played during the case also showed Fuhrman had used a racial epithet despite his testimony claiming to never have done so.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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It is surrounded by such famous wine appellations as the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Sonoma Coast AVAs.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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So of course a nation famed for its exacting culture and being the most visited in the world—clocking 102 million international tourists in 2025—has a very specific appellation system for its luxury hotels.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Compellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compellation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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