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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old man’s name.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
It’s named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former president of the UAE.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 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
Set the scene As its name suggests, The Loutrel draws inspiration from (and pays tribute to) landscaping legend Loutrel Briggs, who designed roughly 100 private gardens in and around Charleston beginning in the 1920s.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Police have not confirmed the 47-year-old man’s name.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
The astronauts suggested naming one Integrity for their Orion spacecraft, and the other Carroll for Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
It’s named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former president of the UAE.
—Nathalie Nietzsche-Knappe, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 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
Noun
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The importance of selling is yet to cut through the perception of Newcastle having the richest owners in the world, a moniker which is largely meaningless.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Duke and fellow Apollo 16 astronaut John Young landed on the moon in 1972 in a lunar module called Orion – the same moniker used for the Artemis II spacecraft.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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It’s usually intended as an insult.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Villanueva’s claim that deputy gangs don’t exist and have never existed is an insult to the public and to the deputies who have spoken out about their direct experience dealing with these gangs of criminal officers.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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One of his favorite treats is Oreo cookies, which always bring a smile to his face.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Kings came into the game stressing a good start, having been outscored 5-1 in the first period of their previous three outings, and instead face planted to spot the Maple Leafs a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The odd situation threatens to hurt Microsoft's reputation while sparking debate over whether tech giants have too much control over their software ecosystems.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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SpaceX, privately funded and operated by the real world’s closest equivalent of Marvel’s Tony Stark, has developed a reputation for putting on a stunning show with every launch.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors opposed to a soccer star’s plans for a six-plex in the Westside are appealing after a judge denied their request for a review.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Along with the people-watching at a hotel known for housing stars from Taylor Sheridan’s TV shows, the new menus make the patio the best place to dine on pretty days.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Instead, search out a simple preemergent herbicide labeled for controlling crabgrass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2026
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Co-packing is short for contract packing, where another company bottles and labels Avery’s Sodas, using their recipes.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort As mentioned, the resort takes its aquiline ponds seriously and has an on-site team of marine naturalists to maintain them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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One notable matriarch mentioned in Waters’s book is Phyllis Schlafly.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In February, the band won its first two Grammy Awards, and were nominated for three more.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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