Synonyms of labels

labels 1 of 2

noun

plural of label

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• markers
• tags
• tickets
• captions
• symbols
• plaques
• stickers
• logos
• marks
• stamps
• seals
• brands
• emblems
• legends
• badges
• trademarks
• hallmarks
• decals

labels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of label

1

as in marks

to attach an identifying slip to

he labeled all of the poisonous materials with the familiar skull and crossbones

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marks
• tags
• stamps
• identifies
• tickets
• designates
• titles
• styles
• tabs
• names
• captions
• brands
• terms
• hallmarks
• earmarks
• calls
• entitles
• stigmatizes

2

as in names

to give a name to

the dictionary labels some words "archaic"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• names
• titles
• terms
• dubs
• calls
• styles
• designates
• nominates
• nicknames
• denominates
• entitles
• brands
• tags
• christens
• clepes
• baptizes
• specifies
• stigmatizes
• denotes
• renames
• relabels
• misnames
• code-names
• surnames
• mistitles
• miscalls
• rechristens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of labels

Noun

While many states are taking the steps to ban kratom, manufacturers are trying to get around that by selling it under different labels, such as cat’s claw — a substance used for inflammation. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Paramount Pictures leaders Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein will be elevated to an expansive creative post, multiple sources tell Variety, overseeing heads of individual film labels across both companies (like New Line stalwart Richard Brener). — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collections from Philo and other minimalist labels, where the funnel neck will either return or get replaced 3. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

North Carolina should require age limits, licensing, independent testing, clear labels and restrictions on products marketed to children. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

As made known Friday morning, Paramount Production Co-Chairs Dana Golberg and Josh Greenstein will have all Warner Bros labels report into them. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026

Specialty labels like Universal’s Focus Features and Disney’s Searchlight Pictures, along with stand-alone distributors A24 and Neon, now dominate today’s film markets and festivals. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Fourteen bottles were given the Macallan’s Fine and Rare label; 12 were adorned with labels designed by artist Sir Peter Blake, co-creator of the Beatles’ Sgt. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Sometimes these deals work out in the artists’ or labels’ favor. — Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026

Building a strategy that labels a cell only when both genes are on took her team years. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain). — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

The wall labels at the Jewish Museum can only hold so much complexity, but that doesn’t stop the objects. — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Similarweb labels the finding correlation rather than causation, and the study covers United States desktop users across three verticals. — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Sony first brought lawsuits against Udio and its competitor Suno in June 2024 alongside labels Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 22 July 2026

Much of the American left seeks to counter Trump with a form of progressive populism that labels billionaires and oligarchs enemies of the people. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026