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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
Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.
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New York Times,
23 June 2026
Uco Valley has several geographical designations of origin (GI).
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Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.
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Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
If approved, the legislation could take effect as soon as next month, with officials expected to make a limited number of designations during the law's first year.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Management under other types of designations — like national parks or conservation areas — is more focused on scientific research and wilderness preservation.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
This story has been updated to reflect that Level 1 and Level 3 trauma designations are for entire hospitals.
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Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.
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New York Times,
23 June 2026
Uco Valley has several geographical designations of origin (GI).
—
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.
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Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
If approved, the legislation could take effect as soon as next month, with officials expected to make a limited number of designations during the law's first year.
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Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Management under other types of designations — like national parks or conservation areas — is more focused on scientific research and wilderness preservation.
—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
This story has been updated to reflect that Level 1 and Level 3 trauma designations are for entire hospitals.
—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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The jokes and goofy monikers mattered.
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.
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Dunhill’s home in London remains Bourdon House, a Georgian villa in Mayfair with private spaces for dining, entertaining and private appointments.
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Any perception that contracts, tax incentives or agency appointments are being influenced by political pressure could create a broader problem for an island competing for manufacturing or pharmaceutical projects.
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Full and new moons' names are traditionally used to track the seasons, the almanac states.
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Create an agenda that names who does what, and map the route so your thoughtful plan serves the group together.
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The top of the archway features a large bronze medallion to recognize their titles, with the medallion design inspired by the commemorative 2016 World Series champions logo the Cubs used after the World Series.
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Davis, who graduated from New York University and Harvard Law School, would go on to hold some of the most prestigious titles in the music industry, becoming president of Columbia Records in 1967 before founding Arista Records in 1974.
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However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.
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However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball's Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, '(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…'.
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It is surrounded by such famous wine appellations as the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Sonoma Coast AVAs.
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While Louis Jadot makes wine from more than 100 different Burgundy appellations, Résonance is a much more focused affair, offering single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, estate cuvées, and Willamette Valley bottlings for a total of 13 different wines each vintage.
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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