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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
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sauer noted, the prior requests were about Venezuela and Syria’s TPS designations.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the current federal administration, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been under attack, with several designations facing termination and non-renewals in the past calendar year.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bluepass will replace the firm’s existing Bluesign Product and Bluesign Approved designations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House on Saturday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to provide priority vouchers for certain drugs with breakthrough therapy designations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last month, the city of Fort Worth voted unanimously to remove honorary street designations of Chavez along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sauer noted, the prior requests were about Venezuela and Syria’s TPS designations.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the current federal administration, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been under attack, with several designations facing termination and non-renewals in the past calendar year.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bluepass will replace the firm’s existing Bluesign Product and Bluesign Approved designations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House on Saturday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to provide priority vouchers for certain drugs with breakthrough therapy designations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last month, the city of Fort Worth voted unanimously to remove honorary street designations of Chavez along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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Big Bear’s most famous bald eagle family is growing, and now the public has a chance to help choose the monikers for its newest members.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside the little toy are over 5 million names on an SD card, submitted by folks around the world looking to fly their monikers to the moon.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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The students’ disappearances on April 16 started off as separate missing persons’ cases for the campus police and the sheriff’s office, involving two responsible individuals for whom missing appointments was very uncharacteristic.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The campaign was created to help ease the financial strain associated with her care, including treatment costs, complementary therapies, travel to medical appointments and everyday living expenses.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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In addition to state amphibian, this year’s bill also declares Connecticut to be the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club and names Housatonic marble — which is found throughout the state and forms part of the state Capitol — as state rock.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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One of the resort town’s most special photo ops, however, is a bit more subtle than the grand exterior of The Breakers or the designer names along Worth Avenue.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Burnard and O’Shaughnessy point out that, whereas Britain regularly sent nobles to govern the Caribbean colonies—and dukes and earls to Ireland—the men appointed to administer the thirteen colonies more often lacked titles and were paid less.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Las Vegas Aces play in the 12,000-seat Michelob Ultra Arena, yet CNBC pegs the value of the team, which won WNBA titles in 2022, 2023 and 2025 , at $500 million, fourth on our list.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Conacher in a battle of top-tier nicknames.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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And in yet other states, the right covers voices, gestures and nicknames.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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