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
Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, Voxtrot was snapped up by a subsidiary of Beggars Group, a big professional label.
—Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Once labeled as a terrorist organization, the group would be allowed to challenge the decision in court.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Although the talented multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter (and co-founder of EZMNY, the label behind Leon Thomas), some still place him in the rapper category.
—Gia Peppers, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Then, Voxtrot was snapped up by a subsidiary of Beggars Group, a big professional label.
—Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Satellite images show damage The school is adjacent to a walled compound labeled on maps as the Seyyed Al-Shohada Cultural Complex of the Guard, which included a pharmacy, gym and sports field.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Once labeled as a terrorist organization, the group would be allowed to challenge the decision in court.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
Noun
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Rimowa sells a $4,700 set in a sleek aluminium attaché case with a red leather luggage tag dangling from the handle.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
10 Mar. 2026
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The story follows a rag-tag group of misanthropes who attempt to rob jewels from the Vatican.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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This free-admission museum marks the historic site where the very first McDonald’s burger was flipped in 1940.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Reports of a fire at a major oil refinery outside Tehran sparked fears the conflict was only escalating, marking the first attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, if confirmed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mohammad Pakpour, the most recent IRGC chief, was among those killed during the opening salvo, and it’s believed that Ahmad Vahidi, who had been named deputy chief in December, has taken the reins.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Herro had played in nine straight games and was just named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week on Monday before being ruled out for Tuesday’s game because of left quad soreness.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The photo shows the patch of grass under a tree, with a conch shell lying on it, which appears to serve as the grave’s only marker.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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After that, the researchers took saliva samples from each participant and analyzed them for chemical markers on DNA that can change as someone ages to measure their biological age.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nearly every inch of the wall is stamped with finger and palm prints.—
Maddy Keyes,
The Frontier,
5 Mar. 2026
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Law enforcement later found Diagne - who was fatally shot by police - was wearing a T-shirt stamped with an Iranian flag design, according to a source.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Before experimenting with an early variation of Country Joe and the Fish alongside guitarist Barry Melton in the mid-1960s, McDonald started a small magazine called Rag Baby.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Small strokes, for example, can impair blood flow to the brain and trigger what’s called vascular dementia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here’s a look at the dates and sites for each conference tournament and the winners that have punched their tickets to March Madness.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Pre-sale tickets for R&B legend and Philadelphia native Jill Scott's world tour are now available.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The stage, dubbed Stage 5, was built specifically for tenants with live audiences.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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At least, that’s what a trend out of Japan, dubbed coffin-lying, is promoting.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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