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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to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of label
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Only the label would be different.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
His replacement Alvaro Arbeloa has suffered from the same problem, evidenced by public comments by Kylian Mbappe this month, who claimed he had been labelled Madrid’s fourth-choice striker.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Noun
The indie rock folk singer Melissa Ferrick, a legend in the Boston music scene, released nearly 20 albums between 1993 and 2015, a number of them on her own record label Right On.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Only the label would be different.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Verb
And both have considerably more going on beneath the surface than the shorthand labels.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
His replacement Alvaro Arbeloa has suffered from the same problem, evidenced by public comments by Kylian Mbappe this month, who claimed he had been labelled Madrid’s fourth-choice striker.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Twins’ outfielder broke for home and beat the tag by catcher Edgar Quero to make it 9-4.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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As America marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, a group of women whose wartime labor helped sustain the Allied war effort gathered in New Orleans to remember a generation that is rapidly disappearing.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Certainly, there are plenty of ways to mark a milestone birthday.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages, and Time magazine named her one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Wagyu steaks, seafood plucked fresh from nearby Toyosu Market, and delectable Hokkaido scallops to name a few of the superlative Japanese produce available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Among other prizes, the victor would receive a cash reward (reportedly $5,000), a sports car, and a screen test—true markers of Tinseltown success.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Interstate 30 near mile marker 1.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Noun
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As of publication, the cheapest tickets for a Knicks home game at MSG are selling for nearly $4,000 apiece.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Two national chains with locations in Treasure Valley are offering discounts on tickets for family-friendly films and snacks.—
Hali Smith
June 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2026
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In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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The other, dubbed the No Kings Act, was broader and would have applied to any federal official who violated a Coloradan’s civil rights.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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