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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in to label
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists
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Recent Examples of name
News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Every step of the process was leaked, distorted, and amplified, using my name and public image to send a threatening message to the rest of the taxpayers.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
But now, Smith is trying to loosen the ties between Hong Kong and Hongkong Land—a big step for a company that, literally, is named after its home city.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 May 2026
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
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Noun
The staffers, who are spread across more than twenty front- and back-end departments, are organizing under the name Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU) under the auspices of the Washington Federation of State Employees/AFSCME Council 28.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 May 2026
Every step of the process was leaked, distorted, and amplified, using my name and public image to send a threatening message to the rest of the taxpayers.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 May 2026
Verb
Christian Ulvert, a longtime Florida political strategist who has managed and advised at the local, legislative and statewide levels, was named senior adviser.
—Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
But now, Smith is trying to loosen the ties between Hong Kong and Hongkong Land—a big step for a company that, literally, is named after its home city.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Adjective
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
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With a moniker drawn from Greek mythology, the trio intends for Ariadne to be a revenue-sharing hub for creators to navigate IP, wellness tech, production, distribution and the digital economy pipeline.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Its current moniker pays homage to the longleaf pine tree, a foundational pillar of the Raleigh area’s historic timber and naval stores industries.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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When Azik tries to rid himself of the stigma, calling someone else weak as if to offload the physical weight of the insult, a startling act of violence occurs.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Sometimes, there’s no better way to pay tribute to a dear friend than by lambasting them with insults.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The neurologist checked the right side of his face; the better neurologist checked the left.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The son of a Scottish immigrant, McCluskie had a reputation as a political street fighter and his gruff style complemented Becerra’s more measured, cerebral approach.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Almost overnight, the reputation of that picture changed.—
Peter Bogdanovich,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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New Ravens coach Jesse Minter offered little explanation but downplayed concerns about Jackson’s absence and suggested the star quarterback would return soon.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Depending on the time of year, guests can see planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies, and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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China labeled the move politically motivated.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
17 May 2026
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The cash was labeled with the name of a Bahamian politician who was previously allegedly connected with receiving a large shipment of cocaine from Colombia, the complaint said.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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For the next five years, Musk rarely mentioned OpenAI in public.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol is mentioned, as is the administration’s response to the 2020 protests that followed the murder by police of George Floyd.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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But perhaps Powell will be best remembered as a target – of angry tweets, speeches, and ultimately a criminal investigation, by the very president who nominated him in the first place.—
Kenny Malone,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Chet’la Sebree is the author of Blue Opening, Field Study, winner of the James Laughlin Award from the Academy of American Poets, and Mistress, selected by Cathy Park Hong as the winner of the New Issues Poetry Prize and nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work-Poetry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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