Synonyms of designation

designation

noun

ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moniker
• name
• title
• nomenclature
• nickname
• appellation
• epithet
• denomination
• surname
• pseudonym
• denotation
• appellative
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• label
• sobriquet
• first name
• Christian name
• maiden name
• family name
• given name
• tag
• middle name
• baptismal name
• forename
• diminutive
• alias
• patronymic
• misnomer
• pen name
• trademark
• vernacular
• brand name
• trade name
• rubric
• nom de plume
• binomial
• matronymic
• byname
• cryptonym
• monomial
• nom de guerre
• hypocorism
• trivial name

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointment
• assignment
• nomination
• job
• commission
• election
• position
• placement
• office
• situation
• ranking
• authorization
• induction
• spot
• station
• investment
• delegation
• billet
• destination
• gig
• place
• ordination
• emplacement
• choice
• installation
• selection
• installment
• deputation
• choosing
• anointment
• investiture
• anointing
• picking
• instating
• singling (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• dismissal
• expulsion
• firing
• rejection
• removal
• dismission
• deposition
• ejection
• eviction
• overthrow
• ouster
• blackball
• dethronement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designation

Federal law requires the DHS secretary to consult with the State Department when evaluating country conditions before extending or terminating a nation’s TPS designation. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

That designation doesn't mean Ebola is spreading globally like COVID-19 did. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Despite record-breaking rainfall in July and continued precipitation in August, groundwater resources still aren't back to levels that would support lifting the watch designation, members of a state committee said this week. — Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 19 Aug. 2026

Federal officials said the rescission will remove the national designation of roadless areas but does not mandate timber cutting or road construction. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026