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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 hospital suspended its obstetrical and neonatal services; dozens of employees were laid off after Vista East had its trauma center designation temporarily revoked in February 2024; there have been other service cutbacks; and doctors have complained of not being paid.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Tipoff time update The April 1 game between the Magic and Hawks at Kia Center has a new tipoff time and TV designation, the league announced.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
San Diego Mills Act properties are granted historic designation primarily for their architectural style, rather than an association with a historical event, person or group.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Pan American Health Organization was scheduled to decide in April whether the U.S. should lose that designation, but the organization postponed its meeting until November.
—Andrea Uhlig, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Tipoff time update The April 1 game between the Magic and Hawks at Kia Center has a new tipoff time and TV designation, the league announced.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
San Diego Mills Act properties are granted historic designation primarily for their architectural style, rather than an association with a historical event, person or group.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Pan American Health Organization was scheduled to decide in April whether the U.S. should lose that designation, but the organization postponed its meeting until November.
—Andrea Uhlig, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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Amid the fallout from the allegations, members of the public quickly called on officials to rename locations that carry his moniker.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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But March Madness has earned that moniker for a reason, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island in 1994 and served as vicar general and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary before his 2021 appointment to Colorado Springs, according to the archdiocese.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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What looks at first like a cooking class, is actually a doctor's appointment designed to help children and families build real-life skills around food and health.—
Breana Pitts,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Buahan sits on the fringe of a small village with the same name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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No gas, no assignment and, most disappointing of all, no date on Wednesday.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Intellectual property assignment clauses should be enforceable only within the scope of uses the employer disclosed when the work was assigned.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The leadership group has also retained several familiar faces to help defend the NFC South division title during the upcoming season.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Continuing under the leadership of head coach David Carle, the Pios have a chance to win the eleventh title in program history.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Apart from achieving popular success by bringing botany to the people, Lamarck’s major purpose in French Flora was to exploit what seemed to be a little opening in the field of botany in the form of a rift among botanists regarding nomenclature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 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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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Barn is also a nickname for a house Ciani used to have in Boulder.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Known as the wine capital of France, the Bordeaux region encompasses 57 appellations (known as AOCs) and some 6,000-plus vineyards.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are so many to choose from, including levels such as appellation village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru, and appellations large and small like Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, Côte d’Or, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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