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
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
But so far, the research on emulsifiers doesn’t justify such a label.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s outspoken support for Palestinian causes was a point of tension in the mayor’s race as Cuomo and other opponents sought to label his defiant criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Noun
The label previously handled a 2022 reissue of Kiid.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
But so far, the research on emulsifiers doesn’t justify such a label.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 June 2025
Verb
Based on my experience, labeling someone a contrarian is just an extremely polite way of calling out a person for being a jerk who’s obsessed with the sound of their own voice.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Mamdani’s outspoken support for Palestinian causes was a point of tension in the mayor’s race as Cuomo and other opponents sought to label his defiant criticism of Israel as antisemitic.
—Philip Marcelo, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Each man was then sent special moose-hunting regulations, zone maps, instructions on field-dressing, numbered back tags, bottles for moose-blood samples, and several other items.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
26 June 2025
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After bowling, walk next door to Fun Depot for the arcade, go-karts and laser tag.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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The reunion marked the end of a busy week for the group as members RM, V, Jimin and Jung Kook were discharged from their mandatory military service earlier that week, joining already released J-Hope and Jin.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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Also in 2026, the United States will celebrate America 250, marking America’s semiquincentennial, with a yearlong series of exhibitions, events and programs across all 50 states.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The bank named the stock a new top pick following its merger agreement with Flowserve in early June.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Murray named a joint bid between satirical news outlet The Onion and the Connecticut families as the winner of the auction in November.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
5 July 2025
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This includes the following highways: Interstate 35 in Missouri between mile markers 15 and 68.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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The program enforcement will include a truck and cameras in an I-65 construction zone between mile markers 235 and 239, said INDOT spokeswoman Cassandra Bajek.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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This race not only stamps a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup, but could also reshape the older filly & mare division—and your betting bankroll.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Deliver a title and his imprint on this city and state will forever be stamped.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.—
Emily Baker-White,
Forbes,
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 lucky player chose the Quick Pick option, meaning a lottery machine chose at least some of their ticket numbers at random, rules show.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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California adjusts lottery prizes based on the number of tickets sold and number of winners.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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Pitt’s Midcentury Modern home, dubbed the Steel House, is one of several owned by the movie star.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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The trio — who dub themselves the bathroom team in a nod to their past late-night trip to the toilets — hand their keys to Hyun-ju, the natural choice for leader.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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