Thesaurus results for APPELLATIVES

appellatives

noun

plural of appellative

as in monikers

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known the brochure had advertised a sandy beach, but we didn't see anything that remotely merited that appellative

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But with more than 1,800 suggestions from people around the country, they're set to get their monikers by early next month.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
That’s partially because many plant species, among the 3,500 that grow in Illinois alone, have been given various monikers.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of monikers

Noun

Along with names comes a geography of stories, legends, and myths, sewn into the culture and history of the many people who have lived and live—for now—alongside them.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Between all the networks, there’s ten to 15 reputable names that police-chase watchers know and can recognize by voice.

— Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of names

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Jia also co-founded Unknown Pleasures, a Chinese art-house distributor named after his 2002 film, and says the company is negotiating to acquire two Cannes titles.

— Jenny S. Li, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Both Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother and American Fiction are from Amazon MGM’s Orion Pictures banner, which has had a great run under President Alana Mayo with titles from Nickel Boys and Till to Bottoms and Women Talking.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of titles

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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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Included are Left Bank communes like Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, and Pessac-Léognan, Right Bank stalwarts Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and sweet-wine appellations Sauternes and Barsac.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 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

Definition of appellations

Noun

The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded.

— Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 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

Notably, Congress gave the DC Circuit appeals court exclusive jurisdiction to review procurement actions taken under Section 4713 designations.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2026
Because of the multiple designations the Pentagon used to issue the label, the DC and California courts’ rulings were based on different statutory authorities.

— Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of designations

Noun

The surnames of the latter two defendants were withheld in according with Mexican criminal procedure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The couple lived between New York City, Denmark, France, and Tuxedo Park, according to listing agent Richard Ellis, and their surnames inspired the property’s name.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

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