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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 memorial has been given a Level 1 special event assessment rating, a senior Department of Homeland Security official said – the highest such designation.
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Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The designation means the inside linebacker will miss a minimum of four games.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
In 1972, the Buffalo became the first national river in America, a designation that allowed its unique waters to remain naturally dependent on rainfall without any dams.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
You’d be surprised how many people still have outdated designations, including ex-spouses.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
The designation means the inside linebacker will miss a minimum of four games.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
In 1972, the Buffalo became the first national river in America, a designation that allowed its unique waters to remain naturally dependent on rainfall without any dams.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
You’d be surprised how many people still have outdated designations, including ex-spouses.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
Noun
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Like his father, Corde is a rapper who performs under the moniker Kalvin Love.—
Alyssa Davis,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rocki Irish seems to be an homage to A$AP Rocky’s moniker.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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The case was dismissed in July 2024 by Judge Aileen Cannon on constitutional grounds (invalid appointment of the special counsel).—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Brinkley’s appointment is the result of a nationwide search that Independence launched in August, conducted by Strategic Government Resources, a national firm dedicated to recruiting for open roles in local governments and law enforcement departments.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Owens argues the name change is currently cosmetic and is just costing a lot of money to change some signs.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Sep. 2025
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The spending watchdog agency echoed its 2019 criticism of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a lack of oversight of administrative costs associated with state initiatives approved in the name of Medicaid reform.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers already had more than enough postseason starting pitching options when Sasaki started his rehab assignment last month.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Carson is a general assignment reporter who reports on religion and faith, immigrants and refugees and more.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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A day after clinching the division title, the Dodgers did not take batting practice on the field but Muncy took ground balls at third base for quite awhile and seemed to be moving freely.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Deilus has found that many of her customers like to style vintage books on shelves or coffee tables and will keep her eyes peeled for interesting titles while thrifting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Despite its Air Jordan nomenclature, the mule does not feature Air technology.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of the nomenclature, the whiskey has already earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an accolade that underscores Bardstown’s ability to merge American whiskey character with French refinement.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is, of course, until recent reports about William and Harry’s nicknames for her resurfaced.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
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People often don’t select the nickname they are given.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a quest to create a cohesive character when the Rioja appellation gained official recognition 100 years ago, sub-appellations were not included.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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