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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
Teachers with Teacher Incentive Allotment designations, which is the state’s reward system for top-performing teachers, will receive a one-time $5,000 stipend for working at a Breakthrough campus.
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Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
In some cases, large layoffs can qualify for additional federal support, such as extended benefits or retraining assistance, but those programs depend on specific federal designations and economic conditions.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
The same could be said of Waukegan’s battle to recover from generations of damage and federal Superfund designations caused by a variety of polluters, from major lakefront industries to garbage landfills.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Fights over ballot designations and how candidates portray themselves and their records are legion in politics.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 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
Lina Ruiz
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
In some cases, large layoffs can qualify for additional federal support, such as extended benefits or retraining assistance, but those programs depend on specific federal designations and economic conditions.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026
The same could be said of Waukegan’s battle to recover from generations of damage and federal Superfund designations caused by a variety of polluters, from major lakefront industries to garbage landfills.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Fights over ballot designations and how candidates portray themselves and their records are legion in politics.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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Tucked into the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minneapolis embraces many monikers, like Mill City and the Mini-Apple.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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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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In fact, three of Leo’s first four US bishop appointments were born outside the country.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Plus, why two judicial races in Orange County now won’t appear on the ballot this year following a last-minute series of appointments by the governor.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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That data consisted of random phone numbers and matches with names, call times and call durations.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The field’s absence of celebrity personalities and marquee names has prevented it from generating the kind of political electricity and energy typically associated with genuinely compelling electoral contests that capture sustained public attention.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Morton also led the Broncos to two different division titles and three playoff berths during his six seasons with the franchise.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Her writing appears in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine, among other titles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Using school nicknames, mascots, and logos would also be banned.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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