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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
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
However, brick-and-mortar stores do business in similar fashion, yet no legislator or enforcer has thought to police department stores’ or grocers’ prominent placement of in-house brands and labels.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
They have been used so often, the labels have worked to beguile the Democratic base into accepting that Republicans really are evil, that all the hyperbolic language is true and that progressives should be proud of their moral and intellectual superiority.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Karis said a warning on the product wouldn’t have made a difference because parents don’t read the labels of formula given in hospitals.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Their adoration, combined with spending power, has created serious commercial opportunity for labels and brands that know how to tap in.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Cox is one of several cases in which record labels sought financial damages from ISPs that continued to serve customers whose IP addresses were repeatedly traced to torrent downloads or uploads.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
The 70 sneakers on offer span multiple brands across North America, Europe, and Asia, from industry giants like Nike, Adidas, Anta, and Reebok to boutique labels such as Li-Ning.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The Institute for Palestine Studies labels him as a nurse and head of the clinical nutrition department at Nasser Hospital.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Coffey founded the independent music labels Trance Syndicate and Emperor Jones, the latter with his husband, Craig Stewart.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The invite-only event has become one of the festival's hottest gatherings, drawing top artists from the labels and festival lineup alike.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
However, brick-and-mortar stores do business in similar fashion, yet no legislator or enforcer has thought to police department stores’ or grocers’ prominent placement of in-house brands and labels.
—David B McGarry, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The first-look deal, which covers all of Sony’s film labels, furthers Lipovsky and Stein’s relationship with the studio.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
They have been used so often, the labels have worked to beguile the Democratic base into accepting that Republicans really are evil, that all the hyperbolic language is true and that progressives should be proud of their moral and intellectual superiority.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Karis said a warning on the product wouldn’t have made a difference because parents don’t read the labels of formula given in hospitals.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Their adoration, combined with spending power, has created serious commercial opportunity for labels and brands that know how to tap in.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Cox is one of several cases in which record labels sought financial damages from ISPs that continued to serve customers whose IP addresses were repeatedly traced to torrent downloads or uploads.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
The 70 sneakers on offer span multiple brands across North America, Europe, and Asia, from industry giants like Nike, Adidas, Anta, and Reebok to boutique labels such as Li-Ning.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Here’s what the company has acknowledged and what the product labels actually say.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
The Institute for Palestine Studies labels him as a nurse and head of the clinical nutrition department at Nasser Hospital.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Coffey founded the independent music labels Trance Syndicate and Emperor Jones, the latter with his husband, Craig Stewart.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
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Use buttons to filter wildfires; tap markers for details.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-four markers have been installed across the county highlighting important sites and battles during the war.—
Sean Tallant,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Orientale basin, a massive crater that's hard to see from Earth, is situated along the right edge of the moon in the latest picture, NASA said, adding that the Artemis II voyage marks the first time humans have ever seen the basin in full.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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This also marks the second-biggest domestic launch of all time for Illumination, the animation empire founded by Chris Meledandri.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The site names groups that have been disciplined since 2018.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit names the school district, the girl's attacker and the attacker's mother.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Idaho adults pay about $145 for a sportsman’s package that includes fishing and hunting licenses and a variety of tags for species including deer, elk, bear, mountain lion and wolf.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a possibility that some of the tags could be shed or fall off before a fish is caught.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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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
Noun
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Southern California residents are voicing their frustrations over the cost of tickets for the LA28 Olympic Games, which event organizers have billed as affordable, especially after getting early access last week.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The workers check tickets and fares, answer questions and perform other customer service functions, issue citations for violating train rules, attempt to maintain peace, assist operators and track the number of passengers and sort them into different fare categories.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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 10 Apr. 2026.
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