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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
So all of the sort of subsequent appointments, votes, designations, whatever are moot from the beginning.
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State House News Service, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There used to be a greater difference between these designations, but according to Shields, right now, the terms just describe differences in genetics.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
There can only be three such designations, which require a link to a large-scale infrastructure commitment.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
However, this comment does perhaps rule out any possibility of Harbaugh individually receiving any kind of disciplinary actions from the NFL if he truly is not involved in making injury designations.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
NoBull will receive an array of exclusive marketing rights and designations connecting the NoBull brand with the NHL and its fans through the NHL’s marketing, digital and social media channels.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The labels ranged from ones that had only nutrition information on them, ones that had nutrition information plus designations of good, better and best, and ones that the researchers called spectrum labels that had ratings of poor, fair, good, better and best.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Still carrying questionable designations are two running backs (Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Bears’ D’Andre Swift), four pass catchers (Patriots’ Stefon Diggs, Atlanta’s Darnell Mooney and Commanders’ Zach Ertz) and Arizona QB Kyler Murray.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
There used to be a greater difference between these designations, but according to Shields, right now, the terms just describe differences in genetics.
—Carly Fisher, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
There can only be three such designations, which require a link to a large-scale infrastructure commitment.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
However, this comment does perhaps rule out any possibility of Harbaugh individually receiving any kind of disciplinary actions from the NFL if he truly is not involved in making injury designations.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
NoBull will receive an array of exclusive marketing rights and designations connecting the NoBull brand with the NHL and its fans through the NHL’s marketing, digital and social media channels.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The labels ranged from ones that had only nutrition information on them, ones that had nutrition information plus designations of good, better and best, and ones that the researchers called spectrum labels that had ratings of poor, fair, good, better and best.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Still carrying questionable designations are two running backs (Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Bears’ D’Andre Swift), four pass catchers (Patriots’ Stefon Diggs, Atlanta’s Darnell Mooney and Commanders’ Zach Ertz) and Arizona QB Kyler Murray.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
Noun
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The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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These pens go by many names around the world, but they're known mainly by two monikers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Having Mondays open gives the Jensen family an extra day to schedule appointments without sacrificing club commitments.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated October 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
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Defense lawyers may challenge Essayli’s role in pending prosecutions, and Congress could investigate broader patterns of unconfirmed appointments.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hampshire’s Boomtown Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026’s event, featuring names from all across the musical spectrum.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tubi’s digital creator library is nearing 10,000 titles, with the platform frequently pointing to its mission to champion new voices and expand access to Hollywood for emerging talent.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a post dripping with arrogance, Lynch dished out demeaning nicknames for her recent opponents.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The two have engaged in secret phone calls, developed jokey nicknames, snuck off to smoke joints, and even had some pretty vulnerable conversations.—
John Ortved,
Vogue,
29 Oct. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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