as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
apparently no one dares to enter the world of professional wrestling without a catchy compellation
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026 -
The name originated after apartheid ended in the 1990s and was rebranded as Bafana to reflect the integrated society.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan sought Queen Elizabeth’s approval for using her nickname as their daughter’s moniker.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Beyond their moniker, the Nova Knicks are, in fact, a proof in concept, an antidote, answer and solution to everything that is ailing college basketball.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The Knicks are trying to win their first NBA title since 1973, while the Spurs last ruled the NBA in 2014.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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And again, Indiana might qualify as the least likely program to win a title in 35-40 years.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Not to be confused with the front-engined V-12 series of 250s (Ferrari nomenclature can get messy), the 1963 Ferrari 250 LM was a mid-engined Prancing Horse made to enable Maranello to homologate its new GT racing car in the early 1960s.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Alaïa has been putting more of a spotlight on Archetypes — its nomenclature for pre-collections, which have been overseen in recent seasons by creative director Pieter Mulier.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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While not tied to immediate funding, the designation would join San Jose’s five existing focus areas used to track and measure progress on major city goals, such as community safety and housing.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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WuXi AppTec, Alibaba and Baidu disputed the designation and pledged to seek their removal.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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That nod to Towns is with all due respect to Jalen Brunson, who has lived up to the Captain Clutch nickname in two straight games.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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King delighted fans with his memorable calls and nicknames.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Tape recordings played during the case also showed Fuhrman had used a racial epithet despite his testimony claiming to never have done so.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The Chawla said multiple campaign road signs were vandalized with racial epithets in two separate incidents.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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So of course a nation famed for its exacting culture and being the most visited in the world—clocking 102 million international tourists in 2025—has a very specific appellation system for its luxury hotels.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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After studying Italy's wine business for more than two decades, here are some of my favourite under-the-radar appellations, the places where quality and value for money are still in sync.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Compellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compellation. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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