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
O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
Bring your gal pals to make your own candle with signature scent and personalized label.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
The caption of the original image mistakenly labeled natural hair as hair extensions.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Read more in our November report on what made the process atypical and what information will stay on the labels.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
Bring your gal pals to make your own candle with signature scent and personalized label.
—Susan McDonald, The Providence Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
For people who are concerned about their hair extensions, braiding hair and wigs, Franklin said to look out for brands that label themselves as nontoxic or toxic-free.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 12 Feb. 2026
The caption of the original image mistakenly labeled natural hair as hair extensions.
—Aude Konan, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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When investigated using X-ray spectroscopy, these tags produced unique X-ray signatures that made the binders visible.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some begonias are annuals, others perennials so always read the care tags but all prefer full to partial shade.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Its launch builds on the success of the Côte d’Ivoire edition, introduced in 2017, and marks the 51st international edition of Elle, owned by French publishing group Lagardère.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This development marks a pivotal moment for the legislation, and potentially for all Florida health districts.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Patriots have named Zak Kuhr their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to the Herald.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Chalke also appeared in a 2018 episode of the Roseanne spinoff The Conners, this time playing a woman named Andrea.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Here, the gentle tide creeps back and forth as a soothing marker of the passing day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition, guests can enjoy ethically sourced tea from Masha (each bag is compostable and stamped with vegetable ink).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every medal is double-sided and made using the craft of stamping.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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For example, Blue Origin and Sierra Space are working together on an outpost called Orbital Reef, and a consortium including NanoRacks and Voyager Space are developing one named Starlab.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The seven-time All-Star made his first seven shots with five 3-pointers amid raucous cheers from the extra-steep supporters’ section called The Wall behind one basket at this futuristic 18-month-old arena.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Reservations for free students tickets are still required.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Still, blues fans may delight at seeing close-ups of vintage album covers of greats like Lonnie Johnson or Blind Lemon Jefferson, while Elvis fanatics will recognize the King’s 1957 movie musical, Loving You, which Cook watches dubbed in German at Vienna’s Kinokulturhaus.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Hermon’s burger is dubbed the Ode to Chez cheeseburger as a not-so-subtle nod to the restaurant that never was.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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