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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
This includes a transfer pursuant to the terms of a will, the terms of a trust, transfer on death deed, intestate succession or by beneficiary designations.
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Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
To be clear, these new schedule designations were not based on new data.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Prior to this vote, there were no state designations that recognized the Black community — a realization that made Smallwood-Cuevas jump into action.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This year more voters than ever before say that existing national monument designations should remain in place, according to the Colorado College poll.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The designations don’t guarantee a sudden surge in votes for the eventual Democratic nominee in the district, which covers most of El Paso County.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
No wonder the development community loathes landmark designations.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Sood’s family and pedestrian safety advocates say they’re dedicated to ensuring better crossing designations and preventing another tragedy.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen ships – ranging from those carrying thousands of passengers to more intimate, yacht-like vessels – earned accolades from the independent rating system, including some first-time Five-Star designations.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
To be clear, these new schedule designations were not based on new data.
—Sophia Newcomer, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Prior to this vote, there were no state designations that recognized the Black community — a realization that made Smallwood-Cuevas jump into action.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This year more voters than ever before say that existing national monument designations should remain in place, according to the Colorado College poll.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The designations don’t guarantee a sudden surge in votes for the eventual Democratic nominee in the district, which covers most of El Paso County.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
No wonder the development community loathes landmark designations.
—Roberta Brandes Gratz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Sood’s family and pedestrian safety advocates say they’re dedicated to ensuring better crossing designations and preventing another tragedy.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen ships – ranging from those carrying thousands of passengers to more intimate, yacht-like vessels – earned accolades from the independent rating system, including some first-time Five-Star designations.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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These are the monikers most common to Gen Z, and today's parents tend to either look to the past or totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other monikers from indigenous tribes for this month’s full moon include the sleet moon from the Comanche people, the Creek tribe’s wind moon and the crow moon as named by the Shawnee.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The appointments from the Indianapolis and Marion County Bar associations, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and Defense Trial Counsel were removed.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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The appointments were voted on as a part of the Aurora City Council meeting’s consent agenda, which is typically reserved for routine or non-controversial items that are all approved with a single vote.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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There are a lot of names on the draft board heading into April that could make sense with one of the two first-round picks.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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This includes names, addresses, vehicle registrations and other personal data contained in association records.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Tensions began mounting over the former couple’s association with Epstein in the fall, with both surrendering their respective Duke and Duchess of York titles in October 2025.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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After winning just eight games in the program’s debut season in 2023, Panther Creek has won 20 in back-to-back seasons, as well as its first district titles in 2024 and 2025 when Cole and Wagner both were on varsity.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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What nicknames will Trump use during the 2026 State of the Union address?—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Other nicknames for the snack include Rocky Mountain oysters, prairie oysters, cowboy caviar, or Montana tenders.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lying between the Pauillac and Margaux appellations, the Médoc is known for good rather than great wine, and de Rothschild set out to change that from day one.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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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 3 Mar. 2026.
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