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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
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
This story corrects the name of the podcaster.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Semien is unsure if an interim director will be named, given that deputy director Bruce Meyer is still in his position.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 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
But discriminating Chicago-area musical-goers would be well advised to look for the name of the director, Jessica Fisch, when making their choices, especially if the theater involves a schlep.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
This story corrects the name of the podcaster.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
The longtime duo began dating in 2015, tied the knot in 2019, and welcomed a daughter named Dolly Ellis-Oppenheimer in November 2023.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Semien is unsure if an interim director will be named, given that deputy director Bruce Meyer is still in his position.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 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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There's one phrase, more a moniker than anything, that Fieri says has come to dominate his public mentions.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s no consensus on which of the pieces from Jackie O’s collection earned the ‘swimming ring’ moniker.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The final insult from State Farm came just hours after Karen Powers died, early on the morning of August 2, 2023.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In an appearance on Fox News, the Trump-supporting singer bashed the choice of Bunny, saying the performance was an insult to the MAGA movement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite the concerns, Beijing sees an opening as Western leaders recalibrate their foreign policy in the face of a shifting relationship with the US.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Some staff are said to prioritize the friendly faces and recurring guests of the club— but what space isn’t?—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2020, Hubbard sued several student activists for defamation, accusing them of damaging his academic reputation and mental wellbeing in their campaign for his removal from campus.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Basque Country's culinary reputation means places like San Sebastián filled early, but nearby alternatives like Vitoria still have scattered availability.—
Ryan Craggs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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With his performance, the native Puerto Rican singer became the first Super Bowl act to perform almost entirely in Spanish (except for a guest appearance from pop star Lady Gaga).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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At night in Havana, the stars are often clearly visible as most of the city is swathed in near total darkness.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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How to Store Neiman Marcus Cake Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or label and freeze up to 3 months.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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When a step is phone-only or significantly different on mobile, it is clearly labeled.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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As previously mentioned here, an Article 5 Convention of States (COS) remains the only way power will be transferred from the politicians to the people where the Founders intended it to reside.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, over the weekend, Greene hit out at the Justice Department, questioning why her name was included in a letter posted by Attorney General Pam Bondi that listed high-profile figures mentioned in the Epstein files.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most consequentially, Adams, in a bid to improve equity, permanently scrapped the high-stakes qualifying exam in favor of the current, somewhat free-for-all process in which pre-K teachers can nominate an unlimited number of their students, who are then entered into a (now larger) lottery.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her name has been circulated alongside other prominent women leaders, including former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who was formally nominated by her country earlier this month.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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