as in moniker
a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate
"International Airport" is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.
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Recent Examples of misnomer
The name is somewhat of a misnomer because soap only makes up part of this sticky grayish or yellow substance.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The ugly Team defense is a misnomer The following statistic should leave the Ducks thoroughly embarrassed.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Now some of those same fast-food diners are suing the company, alleging the famous sandwich’s name is a misnomer.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Critics say the name is a misnomer that has lulled drivers into handing over full control to their cars.
—Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026
The ugly Team defense is a misnomer The following statistic should leave the Ducks thoroughly embarrassed.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Now some of those same fast-food diners are suing the company, alleging the famous sandwich’s name is a misnomer.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misnomer
Noun
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Amid the fallout from the allegations, members of the public quickly called on officials to rename locations that carry his moniker.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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But March Madness has earned that moniker for a reason, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Barn is also a nickname for a house Ciani used to have in Boulder.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Apart from achieving popular success by bringing botany to the people, Lamarck’s major purpose in French Flora was to exploit what seemed to be a little opening in the field of botany in the form of a rift among botanists regarding nomenclature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Until such a ruling, the debate over the nomenclature of poultry bits will beat on, wings against the current.—
EMILY HEIL THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Evander Holyfield wrote an op-ed last year saying UBOs could try to amass too much control over rankings and designation of champions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Another three small cars were selected for the group's Top Safety Pick designation, which is its second-highest award.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Misnomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misnomer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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