Synonyms of designations

designations

noun

plural of designation

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monikers
• names
• titles
• nomenclatures
• nicknames
• appellations
• epithets
• surnames
• denominations
• appellatives
• pseudonyms
• denotations
• banners
• handles
• cognomens
• compellations
• labels
• first names
• forenames
• Christian names
• sobriquets
• given names
• family names
• aliases
• tags
• patronymics
• baptismal names
• diminutives
• maiden names
• middle names
• trademarks
• pen names
• brand names
• binomials
• misnomers
• trade names
• rubrics
• vernaculars
• monomials
• trivial names
• matronymics
• bynames
• cryptonyms
• hypocorisms
• noms de guerre
• noms de plume

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointments
• assignments
• jobs
• positions
• nominations
• elections
• commissions
• situations
• offices
• rankings
• placements
• stations
• authorizations
• billets
• delegations
• investments
• spots
• places
• choices
• destinations
• gigs
• installations
• selections
• installments
• emplacements
• ordinations
• investitures
• inductions
• deputations
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• dismissals
• firings
• expulsions
• depositions
• rejections
• dismissions
• removals
• ejections
• evictions
• blackballs
• overthrows
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designations

Trump himself has reversed national monument designations made by his predecessors. — Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

The tax consequences depend on the policy's value, ownership and beneficiary designations. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Other states, including New Mexico and New Jersey, offer studio partner designations that confer additional tax benefits on companies that base production hubs in-state. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026

This body of work now has federal recognition as well, through National Register historic-district designations in 2022 and 2025 spanning central Marfa, Chinati, and the complex known as the Block. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

The company identified wash, rub and lightfastness testing under ASTM standards as next steps toward product development but did not provide specific test designations or performance grades. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Beneficiary designations, insurance coverage, estate-planning documents and tax strategies can become outdated even when the rest of your finances appear relatively stable. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Tyler Bilodeau and Grant Nelson were also listed out under G League two-way designations. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Cincinnati comes out of its bye without any injury game designations, while Baltimore will again start Tyler Huntley with Lamar Jackson ruled out. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026