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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
Real estate company Walton Global approached Fort Worth zoning commissioners in May 2024 to rezone parcels of their 1,756-acre property along Chisholm Trail Parkway for a data center and higher-density housing than what existing designations allowed.
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Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
These designations come with different implications for taxes, liability and administrative complexity.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Five large SUVs qualified for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2026 Top Safety Pick designations, which is the highest awards from the insurance industry group.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Swift, who declined to comment, 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, 30 Mar. 2026
These sequential missions were given alphabetical designations.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
These designations are, first and foremost, vague.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
These designations come with different implications for taxes, liability and administrative complexity.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Five large SUVs qualified for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2026 Top Safety Pick designations, which is the highest awards from the insurance industry group.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Swift, who declined to comment, 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, 30 Mar. 2026
These sequential missions were given alphabetical designations.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
These designations are, first and foremost, vague.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
In the same breath, the city acknowledges planning fewer historic designations but proposes doing more in poorer communities.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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In general, however, these monikers rely on softer vowels and consonants that are light and velvety on the ear.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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Similarly moralistic monikers were used in the war in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and the 2003 invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom).—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The website also lists dates and locations of upcoming special passport acceptance fairs, where appointments may not be required.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hickenlooper voted for 10 of the president’s 22 cabinet appointments, and Bennet voted for eight.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Her heart features the side profiles of two residents wearing Indigenous attire in the foreground, and a map of the city’s East Side, with street names like Indiana Avenue, Holmes Street and Troost Avenue behind them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many of the most famous names in Mississippi civil-rights history got their start in Mound Bayou, or found support and safety there.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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UConn's hopes at becoming the first team since John Wooden's UCLA dynasty to win three titles in four seasons came up short, done in by massive foul trouble and its own terrible shooting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This was UConn’s first loss in seven championship appearances, with all six titles coming since 1999.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chicago might have too many nicknames.—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to a royal author, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given some pretty cold nicknames within the palace.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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