as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
a twisting road that deserved the appellation "Sidewinder Lane"
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Recent Examples of appellations
Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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
Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 29 Nov. 2025
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
Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellations
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Tucked into the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minneapolis embraces many monikers, like Mill City and the Mini-Apple.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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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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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
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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
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Burnard and O’Shaughnessy point out that, whereas Britain regularly sent nobles to govern the Caribbean colonies—and dukes and earls to Ireland—the men appointed to administer the thirteen colonies more often lacked titles and were paid less.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Las Vegas Aces play in the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena, yet CNBC pegs the value of the team, which won WNBA titles in 2022, 2023 and 2025 , at $500 million, fourth on our list.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Teachers with Teacher Incentive Allotment designations, which is the state’s reward system for top-performing teachers, will receive a one-time $5,000 stipend for working at a Breakthrough campus.—
Lina Ruiz
May 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 May 2026
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In some cases, large layoffs can qualify for additional federal support, such as extended benefits or retraining assistance, but those programs depend on specific federal designations and economic conditions.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Using school nicknames, mascots, and logos would also be banned.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But the singer has often said that his time in the group was an education in both music and prejudice, with audiences cheering on the band during performances, and then hurling punches and racial epithets after their shows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Appellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellations. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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