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Recent Examples of nomenclature Color systems date back to at least the 17th century, but in the 19th century, an ornithologist named Robert Ridgway took issue with some of the existing nomenclature of colors, according to Daniel Lewis, who authored The Feathery Tribe, a biography of Ridgway. Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024 If one department creates its own unique nomenclature for entering new customer data and another department does the same, there could be years' worth of data that focuses on the same category. Robert Clark, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Though dramatic in nomenclature, a bomb cyclone is a low pressure system found north of the tropics and south of the Arctic that deepens, or intensifies, very rapidly over a 24-hour period. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 Some aficionados will argue that three complications is just a complicated watch, but four—and more certainly five—qualifies for the grand complication nomenclature. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nomenclature 
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Noun
  • Of course, there are years ahead for Lexy and Jace to claim the artist moniker.
    Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The peak’s moniker has been disputed for more than 100 years.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The eight phases of the moon, in order, are: New moon Waxing crescent moon First quarter moon Waxing gibbous moon Full moon Waning gibbous moon Last quarter moon Waning crescent moon What are the names of full moons throughout the year?
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Rest assured, Hepburn’s legacy isn’t lost: A plaque out front bears the name of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Look no further than the Dallas Cowboys, who last won a title 29 years ago but are the only sports team in the world worth more than $10 billion.
    Brett Knight, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
  • To make matters more complicated, Sundance’s virtual platform, which has been in place since 2021 and allows those unable to attend in person to view select titles at home, is now under threat thanks to some viewers recording clips and posting them on social media.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Federal law allows the Department of Homeland Security to issue TPS designations allowing eligible migrants from troubled countries to stay in the U.S., and the deportation shields expire in 18 months or less if not renewed or revoked.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
  • In late 2024, six Houston restaurants earned MICHELIN Stars, and another 17 spots received a Bib Gourmand designation for delivering high-quality fare for the price.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The bridge failed four months after opening to traffic, but was plagued by windy conditions from the start, earning the nickname Galloping Gertie, The News Tribune reported.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Although chalk is predominantly found in the Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne, outcroppings occur in all the appellations.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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