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noun

ˈnām How to pronounce name (audio)
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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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verb

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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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adjective

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
Noun
Curiously, the man says goodbye to Thom by name — but when Bret calls this out the next morning, Thom denies it. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Once her name is on the title, your house is tied to her life, not just yours. — Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
Delaney Hall in Newark has previously come under scrutiny ​from human rights advocates and Democrats following the deaths in ICE detention of a ​man from El Salvador named Edwin Lopez-Cornejo and another from Haiti named Jean Wilson Brutus. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 When he was named president of Emory in 1977, the two brothers donated over $105 million to the university — one of the largest donations to a college at that time. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
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
  1. moniker
  2. insult
  3. face
  4. reputation
  5. star
  6. label
  7. mention
  8. nominate
Noun
  • His bravado in attacking opponents’ campaign donors has earned him the moniker Meek Mill, likening his attacks to the rapper’s’ spitfire energy fueled from his time as a battle rapper.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
  • For the uninitiated, the Wizards Guild of America shares the same moniker, WGA, with the Writers Guild of America, which Stuart Fails to Save the Universe creators are all members of.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of moniker
Noun
  • There’s blood and insults and exasperation and pain and horror.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The amendment aims to prevent players from hiding insults or other abuse — including discriminatory remarks — behind their hand, arm or jersey.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of insult
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  • The 18-year old who was thrown to the ground and punched in the face by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a traffic stop near Manila earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against the trooper.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026
  • However, a whole-brain analysis did show distinct patterns of activity when the dogs saw faces showing the negative emotions.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • Maeda has earned a reputation for relentless pressing and work rate.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Dulcich, who has a reputation as a pass catcher, delivered some impressive blocks, as did rookie tight end Will Kacmarek.
    — Omar Kelly August 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • Amziah hands off the honey plant to Kateri as McConaughey, the Oscar-winning movie star, hands off the film to newcomer LookingGlass, in her very first movie role.
    — Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier in the night, Pallister beat Canadian star Summer McIntosh for gold in the 200–meter freestyle.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of star
Verb
  • Navalna told them that the Russian state had labelled her a terrorist.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Lawn grasses, even those labeled for shade, are usually patchy and thin in shade.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of label
Verb
  • Like Southampton and as mentioned above, Norwich finished strongly after a slow start.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This is consistent across multiple studies, repeated in different countries around the world, including those mentioned in today’s press conference.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Alongside him is Bartos, a Pennsylvania businessman nominated as deputy ambassador for management and reform.
    — Bethany Mandel, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Most recently, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam nominated city resident Andréa Comer to serve on the Pension Commission.
    — Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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