as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York
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Recent Examples of nomenclature
Some nomenclature gets a little more flowery.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Most of the SUVs are offered in V-Series variants, higher-performance versions, following the nomenclature and engineering roots grown by the company's sedans.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Most of the SUVs are offered in V-Series variants, higher-performance versions, following the nomenclature and engineering roots grown by the company's sedans.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
The other astronauts took up the name and in 2017, the International Astronomical Union, which governs official space nomenclature, broke its rule requiring features or objects named after people to to be named posthumously, and recognized Mount Marilyn.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Aug. 2025
Following California’s lead and aiming to make the map less confusing, Oregon also changed its nomenclature.
—Rob Davis, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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No word as to when the new moniker would go into effect.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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The common names of many of the poisonous Amanita mushrooms include foreboding monikers like death cap mushroom and destroying angel.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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The group published their ideas, known early on as neoplasticism (Nieuwe Beelding), through the magazine De Stijl, whose title eventually became the popular name of their movement.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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That group of names included New York Jets running back Breece Hall, and Locker named the Chiefs among his top landing spots.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The title theme’s steadily ascending line, mirroring the claustrophobic tension within the sub, became a signature motif.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Those ports can be used to play additional titles and, with the right adapter, to connect original Intellivision controllers.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Since the 1960s, different international organizations have set rules and designations for five-star classifications.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Consequently, the conference is imposing a $5,000 fine and admonishes all institutions to use the ‘out’ designation only if there are no circumstances under which a student-athlete could participate in a game.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Forever chemicals are the nickname of a group of chemicals called PFAS that have been used in a wide variety of everyday products, including those that are nonstick or waterproof.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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Chick is a family nickname for Chiles after the character Chicken Little.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Charles Lachaux, sixth-generation winemaker and co-manager at Pinot Noir powerhouse Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux in Vosne-Romanée, uses Clayver for the 16 different wines made there, including one regional wine, six village appellation bottlings, five premier crus, and four grand crus.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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