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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
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, 2 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
The winery offers designations for tasters versus non-tasters on group reservations and produces its own Blush Grape Juice and Old Fashioned Root Beer as non-alcoholic options made on site.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
With the start of the 2026 Kansas football season just 100 days away, the Big 12 Conference revealed KU’s first three game times and TV designations on Wednesday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Then came injuries and inactive designations.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
This transdisciplinary approach also translated into some academic criticism toward cyberculture studies, with scholars arguing for more comprehensive and specific designations such as web studies, new media studies, and eventually, digital media studies.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
For sports leagues, concert promoters, and ticketing platforms, the practical consequences are likely to include heightened disclosure obligations, mandatory seat-specific pricing at the point of initial advertisement, and restrictions on the ability to change category designations after purchase.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
New York Times, 2 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
The winery offers designations for tasters versus non-tasters on group reservations and produces its own Blush Grape Juice and Old Fashioned Root Beer as non-alcoholic options made on site.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
With the start of the 2026 Kansas football season just 100 days away, the Big 12 Conference revealed KU’s first three game times and TV designations on Wednesday.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Then came injuries and inactive designations.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
This transdisciplinary approach also translated into some academic criticism toward cyberculture studies, with scholars arguing for more comprehensive and specific designations such as web studies, new media studies, and eventually, digital media studies.
—Paulo Nuno Vicenteall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
For sports leagues, concert promoters, and ticketing platforms, the practical consequences are likely to include heightened disclosure obligations, mandatory seat-specific pricing at the point of initial advertisement, and restrictions on the ability to change category designations after purchase.
—Corey Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
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Her name is Hawaiian, just like the monikers of her older sister and father, who was born Travis Kuualiialoha Browne in Honolulu, per E!—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Lawmakers can also find ways to weave their policies into other bills that may not bear their names.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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As of publication, further details about the wrong-way crash and the names of the drivers involved were not shared.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The slapstick titles—Crackned Horsez, To of Them, Ape Island, all 1972—further stymied any straightforwardly polemical takeaway.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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My mother translated some of the titles and tables of contents for me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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These rituals can include nicknames, baby talk, weird accents, secret signals, or recurring references that would make absolutely no sense to anyone else.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, is a place with many nicknames.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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With over 2000 indigenous grape varieties and more than 600 official appellations, there is endless excitement and plenty of reasons to fill the cellar.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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