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
Henry Chandonnet, People.com, 31 July 2025
Originally debuted in 2005, the Italian label released a mini top-handle boho bag that was worn by loads of celebrities at the time—everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to the Olsen twins.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 July 2025
Luis Martinez, ABC News, 31 July 2025
The boxes, labeled as High Noon, do contain cans filled with vodka seltzer.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 30 July 2025
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Straight off the reality hit, Streater took a job as a sweaters and knitwear designer for Urban Outfitters, while simultaneously working on her own label.
—Henry Chandonnet, People.com, 31 July 2025
Originally debuted in 2005, the Italian label released a mini top-handle boho bag that was worn by loads of celebrities at the time—everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker to the Olsen twins.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 July 2025
Verb
City officials labeled the deployment of the Guard and Marines as unnecessary and said that Los Angeles Police Department was more than capable of responding to the initial protests.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 31 July 2025
The boxes, labeled as High Noon, do contain cans filled with vodka seltzer.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 30 July 2025
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Tanger recently signed its first lease with Main Event, a family entertainment for billiards, bowling, arcade games, laser tag, rock climbing and other activities, opening at the end of this year at the Tanger outlet center in Deer Park, N.Y.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wilson showed her a picture of their first tag, an illegible scrawl.—
Madeleine Wulfahrt,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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That debut marked both his first placement and his first leader on the tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The event also marked the renewal of Martell’s partnership with global star Davido, further underscoring the brand’s long-term commitment to Afrobeats.—
Nkosiyati Khumalo,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Bushman has been named the new Director of Advancement.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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But Democratic members were chosen as vice chairs of all the standing committees, and some were named chairs of subcommittees.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Dial options include matte black, tropical brown, and vintage navy, all featuring creamy Super-LumiNova GL old radium markers designed to evoke the faded lume of historic tool watches.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Lunch boxes, markers, notebooks and notebook filler paper.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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Such a move would stamp Trump's legacy on the site, in a move that could long outlast his presidency, while providing a substantially larger indoor venue for hosting major events that the White House currently enjoys.—
James Bickerton
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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At the launch party for the new tattoo studio Dainty, La Virgen de Guadalupe candles — clear vessels stamped with the image of the Virgin Mary — burned along the walls.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.—
Louise Norris,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2023
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The airline will begin daily service from Seattle to London, though the carrier did not specify a date, and tickets are not yet on sale.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Single-game tickets are still available for fans to purchase, with some limitations.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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The bill, dubbed the most substantial housing package since the 1990s, unanimously passed the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Their offspring spread further west, and in 2011 a wolf dubbed OR7 by biologists made its way from Oregon to California, achieving minor celebrity as residents watched his progress on online cameras and cheered the breed’s success.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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