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
Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Bordeaux has 57 subregions that produce high-quality wines and are allowed to use the AOC designation on their labels.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Domestic labels Entertainment Squad and PrideFlix were also acquired by Studio Dome.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Liborio speaks with a mix of rage and despondence about his situation; complaining about the pejorative labels those around him call him to diminish his existence.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The high street has taken note with Zara and Reformation's glossy white lace-ups, while contemporary labels—from Jamie Haller’s sumptuously soft styles to glove-like pairs by Andrea Gomez and Nothing Written, and even a mesh iteration from Dear Frances—offer equally compelling options.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
From the ease of streaming to new vinyl to licensing responsible AI tools and services, labels are diversifying fan engagement.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Italy’s second-largest city is best known internationally as a fashion capital, home to powerhouse labels like Prada, Armani, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
David Protein's website and product labels say the bars contain 150 calories, 28 grams of protein and 0 grams of sugar.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of the education nonprofit Digital Promise, which is part of the certification project, compared it to Energy Star labels on appliances.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
No confirmation has been provided about whether such elements as Jessie Buckley’s expected best actress win indeed went into the decision to dress the five stars who wore Chanel, but there’s no denying that fashion labels look at several variables before agreeing to create custom looks.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
Bordeaux has 57 subregions that produce high-quality wines and are allowed to use the AOC designation on their labels.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Domestic labels Entertainment Squad and PrideFlix were also acquired by Studio Dome.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Liborio speaks with a mix of rage and despondence about his situation; complaining about the pejorative labels those around him call him to diminish his existence.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The high street has taken note with Zara and Reformation's glossy white lace-ups, while contemporary labels—from Jamie Haller’s sumptuously soft styles to glove-like pairs by Andrea Gomez and Nothing Written, and even a mesh iteration from Dear Frances—offer equally compelling options.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
From the ease of streaming to new vinyl to licensing responsible AI tools and services, labels are diversifying fan engagement.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Italy’s second-largest city is best known internationally as a fashion capital, home to powerhouse labels like Prada, Armani, Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
David Protein's website and product labels say the bars contain 150 calories, 28 grams of protein and 0 grams of sugar.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Dude Humor Report literally labels itself as satire, and many similar pages do the same in their bios or post descriptions.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of the education nonprofit Digital Promise, which is part of the certification project, compared it to Energy Star labels on appliances.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 10 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
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Paleontologists confirmed that the specimen was a juvenile by analyzing microscopic growth markers in a cross-section of its femur.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The alleged thieves ripped bronze plaques and grave markers from headstones and walls of the cemetery's mausoleum.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The joint effort marks a significant milestone in autonomous electronic warfare by showcasing how unmanned systems can detect, analyze and respond to electromagnetic threats in real time without human intervention.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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This marks the Broncos’ 12th trip to the NCAA Tournament.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The suit names the NEH, its acting chair, and several DOGE staffers as defendants, including Justin Fox, who the suit alleges was behind the ChatGPT methodology.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit names the California Air Resources Board, the agency responsible for implementing the regulations.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Free agent qualifying offers, including franchise player tags, would be sent out April 7-8.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The facility’s shellstock tags were not maintained in chronological order.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.—
Monica Garske,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.—
Conor Feehly,
Big Think,
10 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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Both titles hail from directors with whom Hawke has maintained a strong relationship.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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The limits will be largely enforced by the city’s school zone speed cameras, roughly 2,400 of which are authorized to issue automated tickets.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the restaurants are holding raffles on Sundays throughout March, with prizes including concert tickets to shows at The Salt Shed in Chicago later this summer.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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