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

The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

Spousal death changes nearly every part of an employee's life at once, from household income and health coverage to life insurance and beneficiary designations. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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. — New York Times, 1 July 2026

Senate Bill 1 requires school athletic teams to be designated as male, female or coeducational and limits participation based on those designations. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 June 2026

The court has agreed with the government that the decision to make these designations is up to the secretary and not subject to legal review. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2026

All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2026

If approved, the legislation could take effect as soon as next month, with officials expected to make a limited number of designations during the law's first year. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026