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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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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.
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