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
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The case led to a groundswell of similar suits brought by major and independent labels.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
As showcased by labels from Prada to Bally on fall 2025 runways, vintage floral prints are so in right now.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Prominently display warning labels that have appropriate age, height, and weight limits, including maximums.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Read Nutrition Facts on food labels and choose lower-sodium options.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
It’s led to lawsuits from authors, record labels, news organizations, artists and studios, which contend that some AI tools erode demand for their content.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Offered at Heaven Hill’s two Bardstown Visitor Experience locations are two exclusive labels celebrating the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling team.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
In beauty, brands on display will include Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Versace, and niche labels like Initio Parfums Prives, Michael Malul London, and Parfums de Marly.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One labels a reply as positive; the other, negative.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
On August 27, the FDA followed through with its plans to change the labels on COVID-19 vaccines, limiting access to people who are 65 and older and people who have an underlying condition that puts them at high risk of severe COVID-19.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The case led to a groundswell of similar suits brought by major and independent labels.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
As showcased by labels from Prada to Bally on fall 2025 runways, vintage floral prints are so in right now.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Prominently display warning labels that have appropriate age, height, and weight limits, including maximums.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Read Nutrition Facts on food labels and choose lower-sodium options.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
It’s led to lawsuits from authors, record labels, news organizations, artists and studios, which contend that some AI tools erode demand for their content.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Offered at Heaven Hill’s two Bardstown Visitor Experience locations are two exclusive labels celebrating the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling team.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
In beauty, brands on display will include Dolce & Gabbana, Jimmy Choo, Versace, and niche labels like Initio Parfums Prives, Michael Malul London, and Parfums de Marly.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2025
Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
One labels a reply as positive; the other, negative.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for labels
Noun
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Interstate 45 between mile markers 274 and 284.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Researchers are currently exploring tests for certain proteins and other markers in the blood that might indicate ovarian cancer.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Republican strategist David Oman, who served as her finance chair in 2014, said her departure wasn’t a shock after months of speculation but still marks a major moment for Iowa politics.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tomorrow marks the start of the National Football League season.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Florida, also names Fox Corporation as a defendant.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the Rivas brothers, the suit also names the Assembly and 10 unnamed John Doe individuals as defendants.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Each bird was fitted with two bright orange wing tags before release to note their origin in Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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Walmart tags that differ from prices on the signs, as seen in TikToks, are a result of incorrect placement or a sign representing the highest price of items in the display, per Laczkowski.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That was just in time for the first of three Super Bowl titles the Chiefs won between that year and 2023-24.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dragons didn’t play in 2024 after winning Manzanita League titles the previous two seasons.—
Rick Hoff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Call Carolyn Donaldson for tickets and information at 305-519-7100.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Single tickets bought in Michigan, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming matched all five numbers except for the Powerball and added the Power Play worth $2 million each.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brixius terms the results creolization, a hybridization of people and knowledge.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Key steps like doing thorough keyword analysis, enabling captions for accessibility, crafting clear, meaningful titles and organizing videos by context are essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This story and photo captions have been updated to correct the name of the Urban Cowboy Bar.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Labels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/labels. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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