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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
Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, the only four people listed as specific targets in the search warrant have Hispanic names.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Other names in the compilation of messages were attorney Alan Dershowitz and Epstein’s mother, Pauline Stolofsky Epstein.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
There are also intriguing names, such as Lauren Graham and 2017 Emmy winner Alexis Bledel who are clearly reuniting to mark the 25th anniversary of their beloved mother-daughter drama Gilmore Girls.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Since its inception, the firm has collaborated with a roster of renowned names like Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and French architect Christophe Delcourt.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
See, there’s always meaningful risk in owning a single stock or just a handful of names.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Major indexes fell, dragged down by declines in Big Tech names.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In 1911, The Abbotsford Clarion Ledger newspaper promoted the area to immigrants in an article with European names such as Berg and Olsen.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to Patel, the lawsuit names Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the executive office of the President as defendants.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Though Mamet never names the showrunner, the show, or any of its stars, fans immediately got to speculating and singled out Mad Men and Matthew Weiner as likely candidates.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The study names Miami, Houston, Monterrey, and Dallas as the most climate-vulnerable stadiums, each facing 100–160 days of unplayable heat by 2050, alongside multiple compounding risks including flash flooding, extreme winds, and water scarcity.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The claim names Milwaukee County, the county's Circuit Court, and the Sheriff's Office as being liable for injuries and damages.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for the latter say yes, according to a cross complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court that names a new defendant familiar to those following Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni‘s crisis publicist Melissa Nathan.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to the Rivas brothers, the suit also names the Assembly and 10 unnamed John Doe individuals as defendants.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley names Western Digital a top pick Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $99 per share from $92.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Immigration advocates and Ohio civil rights leaders have added their names to petitions.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead, the only four people listed as specific targets in the search warrant have Hispanic names.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Other names in the compilation of messages were attorney Alan Dershowitz and Epstein’s mother, Pauline Stolofsky Epstein.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2025
There are also intriguing names, such as Lauren Graham and 2017 Emmy winner Alexis Bledel who are clearly reuniting to mark the 25th anniversary of their beloved mother-daughter drama Gilmore Girls.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
Since its inception, the firm has collaborated with a roster of renowned names like Dutch designer Marcel Wanders and French architect Christophe Delcourt.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
See, there’s always meaningful risk in owning a single stock or just a handful of names.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Major indexes fell, dragged down by declines in Big Tech names.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
In 1911, The Abbotsford Clarion Ledger newspaper promoted the area to immigrants in an article with European names such as Berg and Olsen.
—Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The declaration also names the FBI, the DOJ, and the Executive Office of the President as defendants.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to Patel, the lawsuit names Attorney General Pam Bondi, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the executive office of the President as defendants.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Though Mamet never names the showrunner, the show, or any of its stars, fans immediately got to speculating and singled out Mad Men and Matthew Weiner as likely candidates.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The study names Miami, Houston, Monterrey, and Dallas as the most climate-vulnerable stadiums, each facing 100–160 days of unplayable heat by 2050, alongside multiple compounding risks including flash flooding, extreme winds, and water scarcity.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The claim names Milwaukee County, the county's Circuit Court, and the Sheriff's Office as being liable for injuries and damages.
—Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Lawyers for the latter say yes, according to a cross complaint filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court that names a new defendant familiar to those following Lively’s legal battle against Justin Baldoni‘s crisis publicist Melissa Nathan.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
In addition to the Rivas brothers, the suit also names the Assembly and 10 unnamed John Doe individuals as defendants.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Morgan Stanley names Western Digital a top pick Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $99 per share from $92.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
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Lily, Loki, Max, Star, Oscar, Zelda, Pepper, Callie, Gus, Kitty, Olive, Olivia, Jack and Chloe, are among the other popular monikers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Which of the following monikers did Benjamin Franklin NOT employ?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a brief pause, the messages resumed months later and escalated to 40-50 a day, ranging from insults about Lauryn’s appearance to alarming threats against her relationship.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The film soon fast-forwards two years and introduces other recognizable faces — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, etc.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Now 20, Speed is considered one of the most recognizable faces in the entire streaming world — buoyed by live streaming tours that take his subscribers out of the typical stream and along with him on breakneck adventures across the globe.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kruse and Fialko filed their lawsuit in August, accusing Presley of making false allegations of elder abuse against them to ruin their reputations.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pressure campaigns have even led to traditional media outlets retracting previously positive reviews, further harming book sales and author reputations.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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North Korea labels the allies' joint drills as invasion rehearsals and often uses them as a pretext to dial up military demonstrations and weapons tests aimed at advancing its nuclear program.—
KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Designed by house favorite architect Peter Marino, the new House of Dior New York location is the first in the world to house the designer labels' entire offerings, including women's, men's, beauty, and home, under one roof.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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So, when someone mentions a new herbal tea or clean skincare brand in a focused WhatsApp group, it gets seen, discussed and, often, bought.—
Sergi Cerrato,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s a reason that everyone in the film mentions Planes, Trains, and Automobiles as their favorite Candy movie.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The parties typically only hold conventions during presidential years, as each party formally nominates their nominees for the White House.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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