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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in to label
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists
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Recent Examples of name
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Ripe, the pop/funk band that formed at Boston’s Berklee School of Music in 2011 and is now based in California with two albums to its name.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Diamond jewelery brand De Beers London named Emmanuelle Nodale CEO, succeeding Céline Assimon.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 June 2025
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
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Noun
First discovered: 9:32 p.m. June 21 Initial location: San Diego County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Bridge
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:32 p.m. in San Diego County, California.
Bridge Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Ripe, the pop/funk band that formed at Boston’s Berklee School of Music in 2011 and is now based in California with two albums to its name.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Verb
Brewer left Walgreens in September 2023, just before SAIC named Toni Townes-Whitley CEO in October, which kept the number at two.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Diamond jewelery brand De Beers London named Emmanuelle Nodale CEO, succeeding Céline Assimon.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 June 2025
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
Noun
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The latter moniker was lifted from a Catholic high school that had been a local basketball powerhouse.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Stone came back around a few years later to advertise 1982’s Ain’t But One Way, the patchy final studio album under the Family Stone moniker, completed by a producer when Stone flaked on the sessions.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Under it, anyone who defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, heir apparent, or regent faces three to 15 years in prison.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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In the video, Songz is seen locked in a tense exchange with an unidentified man, with both hurling insults and threats in an escalating war of words.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Ten of his 26 Premier League appearances last season were at right-back or left-back.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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On June 24, at the Tight Ends and Friends benefit concert, Swift made a surprise appearance.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Williams has been a very strong critic of the mayor, while Rajkumar, a Queens assemblywoman, has a reputation for her frequent appearances alongside Adams.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Her high-energy content, ranging from product reviews and comedy skits to grow-room tours, has built her reputation as one of cannabis’s most entertaining creators.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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And with the Pacers’ star player hindered by an injury early, the home crowd could sense the chance to pounce on a championship chance.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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To put it another way: drafting Flagg or Harper would have given the Wizards their clearest, cleanest opportunity so far in their rebuild to draft someone who will be a future star.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The dishes were labeled, dried in an oven at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for 24 hours, then weighed.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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For Native Americans, or American Indian and Alaska Natives as they are labeled by the Census Bureau, Mecklenburg County saw the highest growth in the region for that population.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Numbers mentioned in the media have suggested a fee in the region of €60 million ($70 million).—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Not to mention, there is a great walking path that connects to the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.—
Katie Black,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Neither Allen nor Thomas has been nominated for an Oscar.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Manilow was nominated for another two Emmys in 1978, before snagging his second trophy for outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program for 2006's Barry Manilow: Music and Passion, which aired on PBS.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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