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Recent Examples of name
Noun
With the name up for grabs, Cadillac had simply reappropriated it for the brand’s new top-shelf performance models. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 15 July 2025 Peak Popularity: With this spelling, the name Sully has never appeared on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby boy names list. Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Atrium Ljungberg, White Arkitekter The first part of the development, a residential area of 80 apartments named Kvarter 7, will be completed by the end of 2025, while White Arkitekter is working on designs for Sickla’s first office block. Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 July 2025 July: Meryll Rogge is named as the new creative director of Marni. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change. Vulture, 23 June 2022 Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
Noun
  • Dunham’s husband and co-creator Luis Felber is a musician, who performs under the moniker Attawalpa.
    Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
  • McClain's moniker is named after Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman who masterminded the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history by defrauding thousands of investors.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
  • Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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  • Witt will be making his second All-Star Game appearance.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
  • Taylor is making his initial appearance in federal court this afternoon, the FBI said.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Hong Kong perfected this approach over the last few decades, building its reputation through observation and thoughtful adaptation.
    Sandy Peng, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The crime rate in Tennessee has long dragged the state's reputation down in the CNBC poll.
    Allison Kiehl, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • That said, a few stars, including Nathan Fillion and Isabela Merced, have kept their relationships private.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • This season’s guest stars include Neil Patrick Harris as Lowell, Krysten Ritter as Mia, Eric Stonestreet as Al and David Dastmalchian as Gareth.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Some packages labeled as cheese crackers may actually contain peanut butter crackers, posing a risk to those with peanut allergies.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 9 July 2025
  • Before 1969, those men and women in American prisons who took it upon themselves to assist their peers with legal filings were often labeled rule‑breakers and punished.
    Literary Hub July 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • One of the actress’ few posts that mentions Sosa includes a photo of her and her sons, Leo, 9, and James, 11, and then mentions Sosa in the caption.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 9 July 2025
  • At least three juvenile suspects are mentioned in the report, including Valle, who is suspected of having a knife.
    Audrey Conklin , Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
  • The full landscape of potential competitors isn’t yet clear, as candidates have until 5 p.m. on Friday to submit their nominating petitions.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025

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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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