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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
That designation would allow the Chiefs to purchase property for the stadium and training facility and convey it to the corporate body to avoid paying state or local taxes that residents and business owners must pay annually.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition, members of the American technology community issued an open letter urging the DOD to withdraw its designation decision.
—Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
First flight likely in 2028 The designation is no accident.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights.
—Jack Queen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition, members of the American technology community issued an open letter urging the DOD to withdraw its designation decision.
—Mohamed Suliman, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
First flight likely in 2028 The designation is no accident.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthropic said in its lawsuit that the designation was unlawful and violated its free speech and due process rights.
—Jack Queen, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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Fans of the thunder-and-lighting combination — or the former Sonic and Knuckles moniker for Detroit Lions fans — will see the 5-foot-9, 195-pound Brown as a bolt out of the backfield who excels in catching the ball.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to various online surveys, parents and grandparents often disagree over the perfect moniker for a new baby.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2026
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That is certainly true in the medical sector, where digital technology has done little to eradicate long wait times for medical appointments or in emergency rooms.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even well-meaning doctors can struggle to combat sophisticated misinformation campaigns during a short appointment.—
A.J. Russo,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The bar claims the firm refused to remove the attorney’s name from its website for years, ignoring a cease and desist letter from McBratney’s new employer.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The first seeks to remove him from his assignments on the House Appropriations and Homeland Security committees, while the second seeks to censure him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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His run in Chicago ended with an opener assignment in the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series against his former club, the Brewers.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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By July that year, Kelly, this time playing for England, famously scored that penalty against Spain in the Euros final, securing the Lionesses their second Euros title in a row.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The title game didn’t disappoint in that regard.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Until such a ruling, the debate over the nomenclature of poultry bits will beat on, wings against the current.—
EMILY HEIL THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tanking is such an issue that Silver didn’t even try to find more league-friendly nomenclature like Marc Stein’s Draft Positioning Prioritization Mode.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a particular collection that has several nicknames, like the winter hexagon, winter circle, winter oval and more.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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According to Enquirer archives, it was opened in 1926 by Donald and Genevieve Karcher (Donald's nickname was Zip, according to Burke).—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Lying between the Pauillac and Margaux appellations, the Médoc is known for good rather than great wine, and de Rothschild set out to change that from day one.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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