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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
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.
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Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Miami Dolphins after logging did not participate designations in each practice this week.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
If they are activated as expected, Givens would be the first of eight designations to return from injured reserve that the team can use this season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
This use of terror designations does more than merely aim to legitimize military buildup and action to the south of the United States.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the injury designations provided by Albin, with analysis.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
When the Washington Examiner asked whether the State Department would approve such counter-terrorism sanctions against international antifa, a spokesperson said the agency does not preview potential FTO designations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Miami Dolphins after logging did not participate designations in each practice this week.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
If they are activated as expected, Givens would be the first of eight designations to return from injured reserve that the team can use this season.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
This use of terror designations does more than merely aim to legitimize military buildup and action to the south of the United States.
—Alexander Langlois, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the injury designations provided by Albin, with analysis.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
When the Washington Examiner asked whether the State Department would approve such counter-terrorism sanctions against international antifa, a spokesperson said the agency does not preview potential FTO designations.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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The common names of many of the poisonous Amanita mushrooms include foreboding monikers like death cap mushroom and destroying angel.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Sitting members of the housing authority's board make recommendations on appointments or reappointments, which then are sent to the city's Board of Directors.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Vaccination appointments are available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic seven days a week, including during evenings and weekends.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Along with releasing its own line of beauty, hair and fragrance products, Gomez’s cosmetics company has gone a step further in its business, acquiring new names under the Rare Beauty Brands umbrella.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some high-profile names have moved away, including Robert Reynolds, the former chief executive officer of Putnam Investments.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Masego, a fan of anime titles including Howl’s Moving Castle, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, said he has always been inspired by the story arcs of the genre.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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And even though those consequences are, in the grand scheme of things, nothing as big as what their conduct might demand, the fact that Andrew had to give up his royal titles and honors is more than a lot of people expected.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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Like other Mafia families, nicknames were commonly used to easily identify members, some with similar names given the family connections.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel posted an infographic on Instagram containing dozens of scathing nicknames that protesters can call the president on their signs.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
18 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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