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as in monikers
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 insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in celebrities
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 labels
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in mentions
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 nominates
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 picks
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 sets
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 figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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Recent Examples of names
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In 1837, soap maker James Gamble and candlemaker William Procter became business partners, creating the company that still carries their names today.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
At midnight toasts were made with Blanc de Blanc champagne, and then the evening continued with a DJ set entrusted to leading names on the international scene, including Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Peggy Gou, who alternated until late into the night.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Abuse allegations Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Revere bowl was hidden for decades by the descendants of the secret resistors whose names are engraved on its surface.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The binder also featured a few names that made Mikelson laugh.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
What Hafley’s team lacks are proven, established names; productivity that can be relied on if healthy.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The stainless-steel diner, now surrounded by vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia, was built in New Jersey in 1951 and operated in Port Clinton for decades under different names.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Erin Jones, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The suit names Austria’s Eva Ropper and the auction house as defendants.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
Mayor Vi Lyles plans to resign this month once the City Council names her replacement.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The report specifically names the Dallas Stars Women’s Hockey League (DSWHL) in Texas.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Also, Izzy names his favorites thus far from our Catchphrase Countdown.
—Greg Cote
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The report names common systems that do not provide the level of traceability necessary for regulation compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Noun
Those exhibits named names — and not just fired Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator against her, and Canton Police Sgt Sean Goode, who resigned last week.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In 1837, soap maker James Gamble and candlemaker William Procter became business partners, creating the company that still carries their names today.
—Amelia Lucas,melissa Repko, CNBC, 7 June 2026
At midnight toasts were made with Blanc de Blanc champagne, and then the evening continued with a DJ set entrusted to leading names on the international scene, including Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, David Guetta, and Peggy Gou, who alternated until late into the night.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Abuse allegations Moments after Zverev’s previous Grand Slam final in Australia in 2025, a person in the stadium yelled out the names of two of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of physical abuse.
—Andrew Dampf, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The Revere bowl was hidden for decades by the descendants of the secret resistors whose names are engraved on its surface.
—Greg Allen, ARTnews.com, 7 June 2026
The binder also featured a few names that made Mikelson laugh.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
What Hafley’s team lacks are proven, established names; productivity that can be relied on if healthy.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
The stainless-steel diner, now surrounded by vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia, was built in New Jersey in 1951 and operated in Port Clinton for decades under different names.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
Verb
Suit alleges unsafe club practices The suit names both the nightclub and Detorius Tarver, the 23-year-old charged with murder.
—Erin Jones, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The suit names Austria’s Eva Ropper and the auction house as defendants.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
Mayor Vi Lyles plans to resign this month once the City Council names her replacement.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
The report specifically names the Dallas Stars Women’s Hockey League (DSWHL) in Texas.
—Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Letter writer names the cost of the ticket, new outfit and babysitter, but unmarried friend has other accounting in mind.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Anyone who names a work-life boundary gets marked as less committed or passed over for stretch opportunities.
—Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Also, Izzy names his favorites thus far from our Catchphrase Countdown.
—Greg Cote
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
The report names common systems that do not provide the level of traceability necessary for regulation compliance.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
Noun
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
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Her name is Hawaiian, just like the monikers of her older sister and father, who was born Travis Kuualiialoha Browne in Honolulu, per E!—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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The hail of insults pouring from the Cubs dugout grew louder and nastier.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Always, always those little ashen faces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The faces of the movement, from the models fronting natural-hair campaigns to the content creators filming wash-day tutorials, were overwhelmingly young—women like Chizi Duru, who is now 30; Whitney White, now 40; and Shaneice Crystal, now 31.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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People have been threatened over their political beliefs, and there are some who use social media and other platforms to try and ruin reputations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The gallery’s and Cooke’s reputations grew along with it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Add our favorite white pants to your cart, then keep scrolling for more stylish picks inspired by celebrities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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People are fixating on celebrities of all kinds, accusing singers of body-positive anthems of being hypocritical, rolling their eyes at athletes promoting weight loss drugs and whispering about the thinness of their favorite movie stars.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Iran already blocks independent TV and tightly polices journalists; Freedom House labels its media not free as authorities ban satellite dishes and cut off outside internet access for weeks.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recognizing that, YouTube is making the AI labels more prominent and automating part of the process.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The footnote in the Bluebook mentions this deduction.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Ironically, DirecTV mentions a recent blackout of Scripps stations from Comcast Xfinity that started April 1 this year and lasted over a month.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a surprising comeback after the former Navy SEAL was fired last May for defending the agency’s existence amid calls to dismantle it.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Under Iran’s system, the president traditionally nominates an intelligence minister only after securing approval from the supreme leader.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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