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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
Margie Cullen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Paramedics tried life-saving measures at the scene but the 35-year-old, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead in the garden of a property near Rayleigh Road.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Her submissions contributed to Pfizer being named a 2024 Fast Company Brands That Matter honoree in the Enduring Impact category.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 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
Challenges for LePage, too LePage is popular among Republicans and has the highest name recognition in the race.
—Margie Cullen, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Paramedics tried life-saving measures at the scene but the 35-year-old, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced dead in the garden of a property near Rayleigh Road.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
Disclosure Day stars O'Connor, 36, as a man named Daniel who intends to publicly expose information regarding the existence of non-human intelligence on Earth.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Her submissions contributed to Pfizer being named a 2024 Fast Company Brands That Matter honoree in the Enduring Impact category.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 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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Prince Harry and Meghan sought Queen Elizabeth’s approval for using her nickname as their daughter’s moniker.—
Audrey Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Beyond their moniker, the Nova Knicks are, in fact, a proof in concept, an antidote, answer and solution to everything that is ailing college basketball.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Adding insult to injury, those temporary wheels are often uninspiring (and sometimes unfamiliar)—brands such as Skoda, Citroen, Peugeot, and Vauxhall.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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To add nationalistic insult to injury, the head of Wardex isn’t even American.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Few faces are as iconically Philadelphian as Gritty.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Lyrics by Ahrens and dialogue by McNally about the discrimination and brutality that Black Americans and immigrants face can seem straight out of the current moment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Founded in 1997, Archrival has established a reputation for campaigns that connect brands with younger audiences through sports, collegiate activations, ambassador networks and immersive experiences.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Anthony was the owner of Haddon Vet and had a reputation in the community for treating his furry patients with care and compassion.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The winners would get their photo taken alongside a Barca star for a charity calendar benefiting UNICEF.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Panama is now best known for producing Major League Baseball stars, with legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera standing head and shoulders above the long list of Panamanians who have graced an American ballpark.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In his ruling dismissing the murder case, Wilson found the sheriff’s office did not properly label, store or preserve a dash camera and an SD card from Fosler’s truck.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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In any other country, the digital work of Medina and Perez, or the documentation of events in the streets by Ramírez Martínez and Ceballos, would be labeled citizen journalism.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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The same crowd booed when council members mentioned the growing popularity of artificial intelligence.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Cirtain half-jokingly mentioned that the competition among all the astronauts to be the first to wear the new Prada suits remains fierce.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Manolo’s Bakery in east Charlotte was nominated in the Best Cake Shop category, placing it alongside bakeries from across the country.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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And yes, she’s currently nominated for a Tony Award for Fallen Angels.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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