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
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Recent Examples of label
Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The output of the more than 60 labels in more than 20 territories that Jensen works with within the Banijay family speaks for itself.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For this reason, many eating disorder treatment professionals balk at the idea of labeling some foods as addictive.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Banijay Benelux has taken a majority stake in Dutch label Werktitel, expanding its portfolio of production companies and broadening its activities in the creator space.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The output of the more than 60 labels in more than 20 territories that Jensen works with within the Banijay family speaks for itself.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
In his absence, Mac Jones, who had been labeled a bust over the last couple of years, has filled in ably and allowed the 49ers to get out to a 4-2 record.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For this reason, many eating disorder treatment professionals balk at the idea of labeling some foods as addictive.
—Claire Wilcox, The Conversation, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Your browser does not support the video tag.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dog tags with their name and their human’s contact information.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The findings mark a crucial advance in understanding how human life begins, and how it might be repaired.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Although last year marked the centenary of her birth, the occasion passed without much ceremony.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Continue down the road toward Valldemossa, stopping in the town for a late-afternoon treat named coca de patata, a soft bun made with potato flour, from Ca’n Molinas.—
Emilio Parra Doiztua,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The installation was in partnership with another artist named Catalina Bayona, a local youth art education nonprofit called Artists Working in Education, and the Department of Public Works.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers have placed markers around the stadium for every ball that has ever cleared the pavilion in either right field or left.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Strength is one of the measures that will carry over as a surrogate marker for aging as people get older.—
Alice Park,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Aniyah wrote, stamping it with several heart emojis.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ohio State stamped its authority on the Big Ten with a road win at Illinois.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement After consultations with Israeli officials, Qatari negotiators, and regional mediators, Witkoff and Kushner assembled a 20-point peace plan calling for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the painful loss, the nation’s president Nicolas Maduro called for a coaching change, and got one.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Protests about immigration and sagging ticket sales were among the reasons cited for the move, according to sources.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Act quickly, as these tickets will be in extremely high demand, and prices may rise.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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THR‘s top international influencers list dubs Hague, proud owner of fashion brand Maebe, Britain’s answer to Kim Kardashian.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Our Travel + Leisure editors have tested 56 pieces of Samsonite luggage, and dubbed this bag the brand’s best carry-on thanks to its lightweight construction, interior organizational features, and smooth-rolling wheels.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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