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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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Recent Examples of designation
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
About one-fifth of the state is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought designation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the most salient tools available remains the Defense Production Act, the law that Hegseth threatened Anthropic with before pursuing the supply-chain-risk designation.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gasly seems faintly bewildered by the designation.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
About one-fifth of the state is in exceptional drought, the highest level of drought designation.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
One of the most salient tools available remains the Defense Production Act, the law that Hegseth threatened Anthropic with before pursuing the supply-chain-risk designation.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Gasly seems faintly bewildered by the designation.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
Noun
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The hotel’s pretty-in-pink Spanish-Mediterranean façade has been a Southern California fixture for 100 years, since earning the moniker The Pink Lady.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Route 66 has been called America’s Main Street, a moniker that fuels nostalgics who like to talk about simpler times and good days gone by.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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As part of the regional consolidation, offices in distant counties could now answer calls and schedule appointments for Jean’s office, and vice versa.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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In return, doctors offer a more thorough annual physical, same-day appointments, no co-pays and more time with the patient.—
Chris Tomlinson,
Houston Chronicle,
7 May 2026
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The Sixers better learn the sophomore playmaker’s name.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Joliet Catholic’s Steve Martin is just fine with sharing a name with the famous actor and comedian.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Students at dozens of California campuses lost access to coursework and assignments.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Keeping him in the minor leagues for a few extra starts after a rehab assignment would require his permission.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The girls successfully defended their state title, overcoming a disqualification in their 4×100 relay.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
7 May 2026
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Arsenal are firmly in title-chasing mode and goal difference could still prove crucial, despite Manchester City slipping up against Everton on Monday.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 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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To be fair, Saturday’s Kentucky Derby field isn’t entirely devoid of notable nomenclature.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Don’t let Will Lee’s nickname fool you.—
Mike Kaye
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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Hence, the nickname Alonso supplied him.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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One of the last to ripen in the entire appellation, this vineyard is surrounded by thick woods that protect it from the warm and humid westerly winds.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
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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
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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