Definition of labelnext
as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist

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Recent Examples of label
Noun
On the other hand, there are women’s websites named the Termagant and the Napkin, a designer label named Jane and Janet, a publication named the SoHo Review, and, of course, a Fox News host named Hunter Stroman. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Whatever the label, the effect on the battlefield was immediate. — Steven John, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
The report labeled this increase a public health concern, because drug-resistant Shigella is resistant to five antibiotics used to treat the infection. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026 The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for label
Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
Noun
  • The coaster’s most recent inspection, on March 16, reported no violations, deficiencies, citations or red tags, according to King.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • During a search of the Camry, a tag for gloves purchased at Family Dollar was found.
    — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Trump invited Graham to speak onstage and asked boxing legend Evander Holyfield to address the crowd as well, marking a surprise appearance from the former heavyweight champion.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.
    — Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Moore was named the Cougars’ new head coach this past offseason, while Miller left his role as wide receivers coach at Boise State to become offensive coordinator in Pullman; both coaches played together at Boise State in the early 2010s.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Construction has already begun on the new district, named the Water Gardens, which will include two hotels and residential and office towers, and is set for completion before the end of 2028.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both Hungary and Poland have laid down markers on allowing migrants into their nations.
    — Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Successful authors once boasted of the number of languages into which they were translated, but that is no longer seen to be a marker of ubiquity—not because English-language work isn’t read but because the Anglosphere has grown.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • There is a complimentary personalization service, and each piece can be gold-stamped with up to three initials.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • When Louise would remember the show decades later, the audience was always so electric that the room exploded into stamping feet and pounding fists.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • An airline that adjusts ticket prices as departures approach is using dynamic pricing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • While the promotion promises access to a future game, not every remaining ticket holder is necessarily guaranteed their preferred World Series matchup.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Poison Ivy, created by Carmine Infantino and Robert Kanigher, was dubbed by DC Comics as Batman’s Floral Femme Fatale.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Even British Vogue has highlighted its revival, dubbing it the ’00s messy-prep revival piece.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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