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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 moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.
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Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Some experts have questioned the designations.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
How many designations to return from IR do the Niners have left?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The federal government has designations for areas with shortages of primary care, mental health and dental providers, but not for hospital services.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Local officials began wracking their brains for future uses for the sprawling, 53-acre site, which includes older buildings, and some that hold historic designations.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In many respects, these designations were borne out by the Friendly philosophy.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Change beneficiary designations on investment accounts and insurance policies to ensure your ex doesn’t inherit your stuff by mistake.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Doug Feinberg, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
There hasn’t been a municipal court determination, no dangerous animal designations or violations, nor citations against her or Oakley, Skelton said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Some experts have questioned the designations.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
How many designations to return from IR do the Niners have left?
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
The federal government has designations for areas with shortages of primary care, mental health and dental providers, but not for hospital services.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
Local officials began wracking their brains for future uses for the sprawling, 53-acre site, which includes older buildings, and some that hold historic designations.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In many respects, these designations were borne out by the Friendly philosophy.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Change beneficiary designations on investment accounts and insurance policies to ensure your ex doesn’t inherit your stuff by mistake.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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While soulful names, grandma/grandpa ones, and monikers with many vowels or inspired by numbers also made the trending list, the biggest influence on baby names in 2026 is the media parents are consuming, says Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
30 Dec. 2025
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Kimchis 1 through 5 were monikers bestowed on them by US crew members in homage to the beloved Korean dish (and perhaps a reflection of a less culturally sensitive time).—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
25 Dec. 2025
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This personalized service provides one-on-one guidance throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, helping families schedule appointments, coordinate care, find resources, and navigate insurance questions.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The impact is that many patients will have to wait for appointments at other providers, while others won't have access at all.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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And there’s even 10 names after that that are in a sub bracket.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Webb has been one of the hottest young names in the business ever since the start of the 2025 season, and now will receive his first official audition with an AFC West rival.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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The first two have won 25 national titles between them.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor—who lost all of his royal titles and privileges in October in a groundbreaking decision by his older brother, King Charles—has been completely shut out of royal life.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Herrington leads the recruiting, and encourages nicknames.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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With his nightly mockery of the second-term leader, including a string of biting nicknames including Fiberace, Nostra-Dumbass, Count Flatula, and his most recent, Rant-a-Claus, the Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
22 Dec. 2025
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It is located between the storied appellations of Montagne Saint-Émilion and Puisseguin Saint-Émilion and is well known in all of Bordeaux because of its unique octagonal tower, which overlooks the vineyards.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
18 Dec. 2025
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Barometer bush is another one of its appellations due to observations that a sudden rise in humidity triggers Texas sage’s massive bloom, typically occurring just before or after rain.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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