mistitle

verb

Definition of mistitlenext
as in to specify

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistitle
  1. specify
  2. denote
  3. nickname
  4. misname
  5. miscall
  6. brand
  7. stigmatize
  8. style
Verb
  • The announcement did not specify when testing would begin or disclose results from previous development work.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company did not name a successor or specify a retirement date.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of specify
Verb
  • The title obviously denotes your look onstage rocking the tejana.
    — Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The downtrend channel that took hold in December 2024 has come into secular support from the monthly cloud model, denoted by the shading on the chart.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of denote
Verb
  • Scientists captured the image of NGC 1514, nicknamed the Crystal Ball Nebula, with the Gemini Multi-Object Spectrograph.
    — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
  • And a small group of patients reported experiencing something called anhedonia, nicknamed ozempic personality.
    — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of nickname
Verb
  • In some cases, police and lawyers inflict further harm by misgendering and misnaming victims.
    — Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2019
  • In some editions, a story that began on the cover about the central SoMa development lawsuit settlement misnamed a nonprofit developer hoping to build affordable housing in South of Market.
    — SFChronicle.com, SFChronicle.com, 1 Oct. 2019
Definition of misname
Verb
  • Nearly every major polling outfit miscalled the 2016 Presidential race.
    — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2020
Definition of miscall
Verb
  • In the last year, a few companies have begun to market off-label prescriptions of GLP-1s, both branded and compounded, to treat alcohol use disorder and other addictions.
    — Katie Palmer, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The race will be branded the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, the country’s tourism-promotion brand.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of brand
Verb
  • The 34-year-old teacher, who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of being stigmatized, said grief and stress over the loss of her relatives led her to seek treatment at a mental health clinic.
    — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The 34-year-old teacher, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity for fear of being stigmatized, said grief and stress over the loss of her relatives led her to seek treatment at a mental health clinic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of stigmatize
Verb
  • The classic pattern is perfect for styling a cozy winter theme with a red-and-green color scheme that’s paired with bronze accents.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Whether they’re styled with statement earrings like Sarah Paulson or kept as-is like Dua Lipa, Ferragamo’s glimmering, armor-like gowns are already a hot ticket this gala season.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of style
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“Mistitle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistitle. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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