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as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in labels
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in nominates
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in picks
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in sets
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of names
Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
One of the resort town’s most special photo ops, however, is a bit more subtle than the grand exterior of The Breakers or the designer names along Worth Avenue.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Big banking names like Unicredit, HSBC and Commerzbank will all issue numbers in the coming days, while energy giant Shell and pharma group Novo Nordisk will also dominate headlines.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 May 2026
While names like Steppenwolf and Goodman often dominate national headlines, smaller theaters define the cultural identity of our theater scene.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time in longer lines, purging people- people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
The individuals’ names are currently being withheld, pending the ongoing investigation, FOX11 reported.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Next, the companies submit claims for visits, prescriptions and daily care tied to those names.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Plaques, statues and names on buildings all are ways that certain distinguished people, living and dead, are honored.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Club names Eaton, Arm Holdings and Dupont report next week.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The report names lilac as a versatile color that can be played up for a punchy, trend-forward look or washed down for a vintage aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The indictment names Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former Mexican officials.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Scoggin’s lawsuit also names the head coach of Nebraska's women's basketball team, Amy Williams, former athletic director Trev Alberts and the university’s board of regents, USA Today reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The complaint names the Jackson estate and the attorneys who lead it — John Branca and John McLain — and private investigator Herman Weisberg as defendants.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Likewise, this indictment names no donors.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Never trust a man who names his beef jerky after his mom (or, for that matter, a man who names his beef jerky after anyone).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
One of the resort town’s most special photo ops, however, is a bit more subtle than the grand exterior of The Breakers or the designer names along Worth Avenue.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Big banking names like Unicredit, HSBC and Commerzbank will all issue numbers in the coming days, while energy giant Shell and pharma group Novo Nordisk will also dominate headlines.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 3 May 2026
While names like Steppenwolf and Goodman often dominate national headlines, smaller theaters define the cultural identity of our theater scene.
—Glenn Davis, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The data shows that black and brown people spend much longer time in longer lines, purging people- people literally showing up and not knowing that their names have been purged from the rolls.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
The individuals’ names are currently being withheld, pending the ongoing investigation, FOX11 reported.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Next, the companies submit claims for visits, prescriptions and daily care tied to those names.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Plaques, statues and names on buildings all are ways that certain distinguished people, living and dead, are honored.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Kennedy filed a $100 million lawsuit that names Metcalf, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Ford Field, the Lions’ stadium, Chad Johnson and Shannon Sharpe as defendants.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Club names Eaton, Arm Holdings and Dupont report next week.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The report names lilac as a versatile color that can be played up for a punchy, trend-forward look or washed down for a vintage aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
The indictment names Rúben Rocha Moya, governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, and nine other current and former Mexican officials.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Scoggin’s lawsuit also names the head coach of Nebraska's women's basketball team, Amy Williams, former athletic director Trev Alberts and the university’s board of regents, USA Today reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The complaint names the Jackson estate and the attorneys who lead it — John Branca and John McLain — and private investigator Herman Weisberg as defendants.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Likewise, this indictment names no donors.
—Beth Gazley, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Never trust a man who names his beef jerky after his mom (or, for that matter, a man who names his beef jerky after anyone).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
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Big Bear’s most famous bald eagle family is growing, and now the public has a chance to help choose the monikers for its newest members.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside the little toy are over 5 million names on an SD card, submitted by folks around the world looking to fly their monikers to the moon.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The president has spent a decade calling his rivals communists and traitors, among other hyperbolic insults.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Politico, the conversation was nothing but a tirade of insults.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 26-year-old faces charges, including domestic violence simple battery, domestic violence false imprisonment, tampering with evidence, failure to report a death to the medical examiner’s office or law enforcement and unlawfully holding or moving a human dead body in unapproved conditions.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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People can be skeptical when screen stars parachute into plays around Tony season to burnish their reputations.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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The dress code rewards craft and concept — both of which the group’s stylists have built reputations on.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Joining them this time around is a succession of celebrities making chic cameos — some significant, some all too brief.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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But there is plenty of action happening on the Met Gala red carpet—where celebrities make bold fashion statements, sometimes wildly interpreting that year’s dress code and other times bringing along a prop.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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An accident at a Pepsi ad shoot causes his scalp to catch fire, and in playing that moment for as much tragedy as possible, the film all but labels Michael’s life as a gothic-horror tale of body transformation.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Banijay Americas labels Bunim/Murray Productions and 51 Minds Entertainment have announced the joint promotion of Margaret Morales and Mike Vanderlinde to vice president, production, at the two labels.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the past, prosecutions of parents were typically seen in truancy cases since the law specifically mentions their liability, said Lawrence Rosenthal, a law professor at Chapman University.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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We're prevented from trading stocks that Jim Cramer mentions on CNBC TV for 72 hours.—
Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sections also clarify that in case a vice president takes office, the president nominates a new vice president, who then has to be confirmed by a majority vote in Congress.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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