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as in monikers
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 appointments
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 designations
Other designations include Tunis for Libya, Abidjan for Niger, Guangzhou for North Korea, and Warsaw, Almaty (IR-5), or Tashkent (IR-5) for Russia.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Other South American countries such as Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay issued similar designations in the following days.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But in February, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to end one of the two Biden-era designations for Venezuela.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Although DarkSky International designations for dark sky places are becoming more common around the world, there are other certifying bodies, including the Starlight Foundation and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (which has Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks and Nocturnal Preserves).
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new school designations follow years of conversations about the program’s place in the district.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
They’re approved by DarkSky International, a nonprofit that gives similar designations to cities and national parks.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
The union is responsible for officiating names and designations for astronomical objects.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
These designations not only reflect technical proficiency but also require adherence to rigorous ethical and methodological standards.
—Bysteel Rose, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Other South American countries such as Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay issued similar designations in the following days.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
But in February, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem moved to end one of the two Biden-era designations for Venezuela.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Although DarkSky International designations for dark sky places are becoming more common around the world, there are other certifying bodies, including the Starlight Foundation and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (which has Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks and Nocturnal Preserves).
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The new school designations follow years of conversations about the program’s place in the district.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
They’re approved by DarkSky International, a nonprofit that gives similar designations to cities and national parks.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
The union is responsible for officiating names and designations for astronomical objects.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
These designations not only reflect technical proficiency but also require adherence to rigorous ethical and methodological standards.
—Bysteel Rose, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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Lily, Loki, Max, Star, Oscar, Zelda, Pepper, Callie, Gus, Kitty, Olive, Olivia, Jack and Chloe, are among the other popular monikers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Which of the following monikers did Benjamin Franklin NOT employ?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Men are joining their wives for medical appointments, going to menopause retreats, and making TikTok videos and documentaries.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Most, if not all, Democrats are expected to sign on to his Epstein files petition, meaning only six Republicans would need to cross party lines to add their names.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Major indexes fell, dragged down by declines in Big Tech names.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ronaldo is one of just nine players to have won the competition five times or more (only counting those who played in winning finals) and is the only one of these men with his titles split across clubs.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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In addition to publishing a range of podcasts, the Pushkin network includes a healthy menu of audiobook titles.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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Armani’s mother Maria played a great role in his life and influenced his sense of fashion to the point that his two yachts bore her nicknames, Mariu and Maìn.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Laurel, Conrad, Belly, and Jeremiah all call each other by nicknames.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, pop in for an amaro flight, craft cocktail or to try any of the amazing wines (which are sourced exclusively from volcanic appellations).—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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