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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellatives
  1. monikers
  2. names
  3. titles
  4. epithets
  5. appellations
  6. nicknames
  7. designations
  8. surnames
Noun
  • 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
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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of surnames
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“Appellatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellatives. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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