as in markers
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 labels
Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Read labels and watch portions.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Featuring an array of style approaches, labels and designers, the red carpet was a collection of ’90s trends and modern looks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Check the machine's manufacturer guide and always read clothing labels before using vinegar.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
These are the labels InStyle fashion editors swear by, the heritage houses that have defined generations, and the under-the-radar names redefining what quiet luxury looks like today.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Old utensils can be crafted into homemade plant labels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Adhesive Residue No one likes to battle the annoying sticky residue left behind from price tags or brand labels, but those are no match for your steam cleaner.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Among siblings, comparisons can lead to labels.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, nations the United States labels adversaries study American history with forensic precision.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
From there, the relationship quickly evolved into something neither of them labels as caregiving or work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Insert the plant labels into the soil near the edge of the container or tray.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The guide labels cryptocurrency payments to international vendors as a gray area with no clear IRS guidance.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What the world often labels as civil unrest, Salaam experienced as a community.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
What’s the difference between all the date labels on food products?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Beckett labels within slabs will also undergo visual changes — subgrades will remain on the label — and add online imaging to orders.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
The company didn’t break out Marni revenues, but Marni’s growth has been slower than that of other OTB labels, Diesel and Margiela, in recent years.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Read labels and watch portions.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
Featuring an array of style approaches, labels and designers, the red carpet was a collection of ’90s trends and modern looks.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
Check the machine's manufacturer guide and always read clothing labels before using vinegar.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
These are the labels InStyle fashion editors swear by, the heritage houses that have defined generations, and the under-the-radar names redefining what quiet luxury looks like today.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Old utensils can be crafted into homemade plant labels.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Adhesive Residue No one likes to battle the annoying sticky residue left behind from price tags or brand labels, but those are no match for your steam cleaner.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Among siblings, comparisons can lead to labels.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Bar Madonna and a leafy garden, both serving killer cocktails and French wine labels only.
—Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, 10 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, nations the United States labels adversaries study American history with forensic precision.
—Carol L. Harris, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
From there, the relationship quickly evolved into something neither of them labels as caregiving or work.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Insert the plant labels into the soil near the edge of the container or tray.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
The guide labels cryptocurrency payments to international vendors as a gray area with no clear IRS guidance.
—Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What the world often labels as civil unrest, Salaam experienced as a community.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
What’s the difference between all the date labels on food products?
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Beckett labels within slabs will also undergo visual changes — subgrades will remain on the label — and add online imaging to orders.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
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In squamate reptiles — the group that includes lizards and geckos — genetic divergence values in mitochondrial DNA markers above roughly 3–5% between populations are often considered indicative of species-level differences.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reveal marks the first official look at what the company claims will be the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid ute, developed with Australia as a key target market.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Washington’s appearance as a presenter marks the Emmy Award-winning star’s first time at the BAFTA Film Awards.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yet in its traditional sense, the word names a trait almost everyone deeply values.—
Timothy J. Pawl,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit names the district, Superintendent Nicole Johnson, North Vernon Elementary principal Leonard Collett, a former principal, two guidance counselors and two teachers as defendants.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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Most of the early season tags are sold out through a draw.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
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Timed slots for practicing tags, cuts, relays, transfers and short popups are listed.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Dec. 2025
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Let people follow problems across functions, not titles up a ladder.—
May Habib,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Both titles hail from directors with whom Hawke has maintained a strong relationship.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Announcing the closure on Instagram, theme park officials said that tickets originally slated for Monday could be used on any regular park operating day through the end of the year.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Garamendi said the tools exist for Lara, who terms out of office next year, to ensure policyholders are paid in a timely manner.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
17 Dec. 2025
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Regrettably, no one terms the incident a Mass murder.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Labels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labels. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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