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
Regardless of the nomenclature, the whiskey has already earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an accolade that underscores Bardstown’s ability to merge American whiskey character with French refinement.
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Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Some nomenclature gets a little more flowery.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
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Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Some nomenclature gets a little more flowery.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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This fall, Zardoya stepped out on her own, releasing her solo debut album, Melt, under the moniker Not for Radio.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Here she is being woke in the name of destroying her enemies, most of whom the show has given us very little reason to root for.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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What if that once-in-a-lifetime work of investigative journalism, the one sure to bring glory upon the writer’s name, will also have dire consequences for someone who could otherwise do a lot of good?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The defeat has all but ended TCU’s hopes of reaching the Big 12 title game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Guardiola’s lads look back to their best in the early months of this season after the extended wobble in the previous one that wrecked their hopes of a fifth straight domestic title.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today’s designation is a critical step in holding accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials who have facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This luxury boutique hotel has a AAA Four Diamond designation, is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and offers 10 rooms, plus a swanky 2,000-square-foot three-bedroom penthouse suite.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Son of Spergy — the title is a nod to the nickname of Caesar’s father, gospel singer Norwill Simmonds — is the fourth album by the singer-songwriter.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 22-year-old Scarberry said the shop is named after the nickname her friends gave her.—
Jason Dill
November 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Three-quarters of the vines are planted in the historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, but the family also has vineyards in Vinsobres, Gigondas, Luberon, and Ventoux, among others.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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