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appellations

noun

plural of appellation
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 With about 1,200 total producers in Barolo and 425 in Barbaresco—both of which make wine using the finicky Nebbiolo grape—very few grow grapes and make wine in both appellations. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026 Adjacent to the Oakville Grocery, the facility offers more than 85 Napa wines in a historic, immersive space that teaches wine lovers about Napa’s history and appellations. — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 The wine list pays tribute to France’s most celebrated appellations, with bottles by renowned names like Alain Graillot and Domaine Gramenon, alongside rising talents like Yann Chave and Caroline Frey. — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellations
  1. monikers
  2. names
  3. titles
  4. designations
  5. nicknames
  6. epithets
Noun
  • Though rumors suggested the device might be the iPhone Ultra, Apple likely opted for the Duo name to keep it short and snappy, aligning it with its other monikers, such as Air, Neo, and Pro.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If the two Death Valleys required decades of heat, winning, noise, folklore and linguistic drift to establish their names, another of college football’s most enduring monikers arrived with far less mystery.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • Reilly’s September 10 report found consensus estimates for S&P 500 earnings growth now matching dot-com-era peaks, concentrated overwhelmingly in technology and semiconductor names.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Working with some of the hottest names, a list that includes Celine, Bottega Veneta, Loewe and The Row, has given her a front-row seat to the evolution.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • The move changed the history of the Giants as Manning would eventually guide the team to two Super Bowl titles during his career.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Although Edo will one day inherit his family’s ancestral seat, the Villa Mapelli Mozzi palace, his family’s titles don’t carry any legal status or come with a position in government.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of titles
Noun
  • Similar to the famed Michelin Stars awarded to restaurants, the tire maker’s hospitality guide gives one-, two- and three-key designations to hotels based on the evaluations of anonymous inspectors.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Sukin said these designations, which lead Texas and the Southwest region, reflect the skill, compassion and commitment of its physicians, nurses, researchers and staff.
    — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of designations
Noun
  • Feminine and sophisticated, the name still feels fresh, with Josie and Jo as easy nicknames.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of nicknames
Noun
  • The raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of epithets

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“Appellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellations. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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