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Recent Examples of name
Noun
Next up with Braelon Allen done, and Breece Hall has a few past injuries to his name. Jake Ciely, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 In both of these cases, the stars of the soundtracks – Clément Ducol and Camille for Emilia Pérez and Chalamet for A Complete Unknown – are identified by name on the entry list from which Grammy voters will make their selections in first-round voting. Paul Grein, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2025
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Going into the finale, Billie has just learned that her crush, Quentin (Recker Eans), is actually an orc who was gaining her trust on behalf of an evil wizard named Lord Morsus. Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025 The aviation themes of Air Afrique, which is named after the defunct Pan-African airline, are emphasized through Morse code on the outsole and a jacquard insole patterned after the seats on Air Afrique aircrafts. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
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As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change. Vulture, 23 June 2022 Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
Noun
  • Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Robinson’s honorary captain moniker wasn’t just for show.
    Mike Kaye October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Several diss tracks followed, with the musicians hurling increasingly spiteful insults at each other relating to accusations of domestic abuse, exploitation and pedophilia.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
  • After a small crowd outside Boston’s customs house pelted redcoats with rocks, snowballs, and insults, the soldiers opened fire, killing five and wounding 12 more.
    Time, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Their last appearance was on October 3, playing at San Diego State, ultimately ending in a 45-24 defeat.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the appearance of the nuclear-capable Hwasong-20 was the first for North Korea’s newest ICBM.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In 2022, revelations of some LDP lawmakers’ ties to the former Unification Church hurt the party’s reputation.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Its vibrant arts community, outdoor recreation, and vintage boutiques and shops add to its charming town reputation.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Rowling continues to speak out and be drawn into online battles about her views, but the controversies don’t seem to be affecting the star power behind new Potter projects.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 12 Oct. 2025
  • And the stars really did align for Grogan and the team.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.
    Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Bottles of Lipton Green Tea Citrus were mistakenly labeled as Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry, resulting in a discrepancy in sugar content.
    Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This recent history, combined with the current proximity to major support and the daily oversold condition mentioned above, adds to HD's potentially compelling risk/reward scenario.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But when leaving the company, to keep their vested equity, they were reportedly required to sign an agreement that contained provisions eternally forbidding them from criticizing their former employer, and that prevented them from mentioning the agreement’s existence.
    Harry Booth, Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The vineyard was recently nominated for American Winery of the Year for their Bordeaux-style wines, the only North Carolina winery to have ever been nominated.
    Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Performing with the Chicago Theatre Company in the late ’90s, Kimberly was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025

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