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

New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Ganni’s success also fueled growing interest in Copenhagen’s fashion scene, helping pave the way for fellow Danish labels like Saks Potts, Stine Goya, Rotate, and Baum und Pferdgarten to cultivate devoted international followings. — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Account holders could encounter unfamiliar labels, altered confirmation steps or uncertainty about whether a transaction was completed. — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Suno and its competitor Udio were sued for copyright infringement in 2024 by the RIAA on behalf of the industry’s biggest labels, including Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

A lot of people don’t read the ingredients on food labels, but that doesn’t mean they should be kept a secret. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Ann Demeulemeester and Balmain labels receive close-ups, briefly turning the runway fantasy back into fittings, image selection and work. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

When the bloc’s AI Act comes into force on Sunday, AI companies will be required to make clear to consumers with labels or digital watermarks that chatbots or imagery are generated with AI. — Sam McNeil, Fortune, 31 July 2026

When the bloc's AI Act comes into force on Sunday, AI companies will be required to make clear to consumers with labels or digital watermarks that chatbots or imagery are generated with AI. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Verb

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

Ferrari is wary of a culture that diagnoses and labels nearly everything, and equally wary of the backlash that waves off deeper work as just talking. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Also highlighted this year as finalists are fellow couture designer Julie de Libran as well as menswear labels EgonLab and Kartik Research. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 June 2026

Netris labels its approach NAAM, for Network Automation, Abstraction, and Multi-Tenancy, and has become the platform neoclouds standardize on as the category takes shape. — R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets. — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026

Why are shoppers reading grocery labels more carefully? — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 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