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
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
The producer has held positions at several major music labels, including Columbia Records, RCA Music Group and BMG.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 June 2025
Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Hoskins has been performing so well, he was even labeled as the Brewers' early-season MVP by Johnny Flores Jr. of The Athletic.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Noun
And in 2024, Warner Records did just that, becoming the hottest artist development label in the business with out-of-the-gate successes by Benson Boone and Teddy Swims.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2025
The producer has held positions at several major music labels, including Columbia Records, RCA Music Group and BMG.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Bats that pass are labeled with a tamper-proof sticker.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Hoskins has been performing so well, he was even labeled as the Brewers' early-season MVP by Johnny Flores Jr. of The Athletic.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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The beat, peppered with producer Don Cannon’s DJ tags, hits like a ton of bricks.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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That price drop helps soften the blow of a premium tag, especially since these earbuds are doing more than just playing white noise.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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This marks the first time a live Broadway performance has ever been simultaneously televised, according to the network.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Tuesday marked the third day in a row of deadly incidents at the distribution center.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 June 2025
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The Byrd Rule Thanks to the Byrd Rule, named for the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-W.V.), there are some limits to reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Serena, who was named to Time’s 2025 list of the 100 most influential people, is mentioned on X more than 5,000 times per day, according to the social media company.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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With its aesthetic appeal, Project Zero could well be the next marker for sustainable yachting.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Similarly, social-media platforms possess data that can offer insights into changes in our mental health, and through large-scale analysis of online photos could even identify, in real time, early visible markers of disease.—
Christopher M. Worsham,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 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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Other prizes include a free $3 ticket, which was what the winner initially thought would be revealed from their scratch-off.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Her dad bought the winning ticket from the East Boston Corner Market in East Boston, according to the lottery.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The nonprofit operates the Bullet Related Injury Clinic, dubbed the BRIC, which provides free treatment for physical and mental injuries caused by bullets.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The 1991 parade, dubbed the National Victory Celebration, was held on June 8, 1991, and marked the first time the capital had seen such an event since the end of the Second World War 46 years earlier.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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