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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Recent Examples of labels
Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 11 June 2026
In Soroban, the IRS looked past legal labels and attacked active participants in the business, threatening the valuable limited partner exception from self-employment tax.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Cripps overseas the global distribution of Disney movies under the Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation and Searchlight labels.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Prior to Khy’s refresh, the brand partnered with the likes of Frankies Bikinis and other labels for collaborative capsules and collections.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
While the numbers, nutrients, and ingredient lists may seem confusing at first, learning how to read nutrition labels can tell you a lot about what’s actually in the food.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Always check care labels, skip the dryer, and use mesh bags when needed to keep everything in tip-top shape.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Independent labels are increasingly pivoting toward multi-channel strategies.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Instead of transforming into the strongest man in the galaxy to protect his throne from the evil duo of Skeletor (voiced by Jared Leto) and Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), earthbound Adam parries HR complaints while sitting behind a desk plate that labels his gender identity not as He-Man but He/Him.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
With the renaissance of Y2K everything, designer labels like Prada and Miu Miu are doing it, plus more affordable brands like Coach Outlet, Oprah’s go-to JW Pei, and Quince.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
And both have considerably more going on beneath the surface than the shorthand labels.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Doctors don’t treat patients by following FDA labels word-for-word and stopping there.
—Payton Herres, STAT, 19 May 2026
Read product labels carefully and follow directions.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Noun
Brands may be gearing up for a European summer, but over the past couple of months, many European luxury labels — and with them, brand executives, fashion journalists, and VICs — have flitted between the coasts of the United States.
—Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 11 June 2026
In Soroban, the IRS looked past legal labels and attacked active participants in the business, threatening the valuable limited partner exception from self-employment tax.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Cripps overseas the global distribution of Disney movies under the Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation and Searchlight labels.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Prior to Khy’s refresh, the brand partnered with the likes of Frankies Bikinis and other labels for collaborative capsules and collections.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
While the numbers, nutrients, and ingredient lists may seem confusing at first, learning how to read nutrition labels can tell you a lot about what’s actually in the food.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
Always check care labels, skip the dryer, and use mesh bags when needed to keep everything in tip-top shape.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Consumers deserve safe products, accurate labels and strong protections against underage sales.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Independent labels are increasingly pivoting toward multi-channel strategies.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
Verb
Why are shoppers reading grocery labels more carefully?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Instead of transforming into the strongest man in the galaxy to protect his throne from the evil duo of Skeletor (voiced by Jared Leto) and Evil-Lyn (Alison Brie), earthbound Adam parries HR complaints while sitting behind a desk plate that labels his gender identity not as He-Man but He/Him.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
With the renaissance of Y2K everything, designer labels like Prada and Miu Miu are doing it, plus more affordable brands like Coach Outlet, Oprah’s go-to JW Pei, and Quince.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
And both have considerably more going on beneath the surface than the shorthand labels.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Doctors don’t treat patients by following FDA labels word-for-word and stopping there.
—Payton Herres, STAT, 19 May 2026
Read product labels carefully and follow directions.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
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The thunderstorm was also affecting parts of I-35 in Missouri between mile markers 62 and 80.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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The arrival of The Better Life shows that Americans are still deeply interested in all things 3 Doors Down, even as its starting position now marks a new career low for the troupe.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This study marks the first to use that data to model climate as rising temperatures are expected to fuel more disastrous events, from marine heat waves that kill coral to droughts.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Suit alleges unsafe club practices The suit names both the nightclub and Detorius Tarver, the 23-year-old charged with murder.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The suit names Austria’s Eva Ropper and the auction house as defendants.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
5 June 2026
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Some even have tags saying that the content is AI-generated.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Even before the exhibition was open to the public, as the museum was readying for a private press preview, passersby on Grand Avenue grabbed paper tags from the outdoor installation’s instructions table and began filling the olive trees with their desires, the Broad said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The single most expensive expense is tickets — accounting for nearly half of the total trip cost — at $31,000 for two people.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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On the left, an approach that Neem terms post-American has taken root, pushing the arguments of the 1970s in an ever more emphatic direction.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Perez, a Cuban-American attorney who terms out from the House this year, has emerged as one of Florida Republicans’ most influential and divisive figures.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Labels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labels. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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