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
Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.
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Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The growing confusion triggered the International Astronomical Union, or IAU—a global group of astronomers that is the official keeper of cosmic nomenclature—to create an exploratory committee to propose potential definitions for the word.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
While GardeningBy Leslie Katz In the new study, the researchers call their case exceptional, detailing the reasons this dinosaur warranted a new nomenclature based on the available evidence.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
The growing confusion triggered the International Astronomical Union, or IAU—a global group of astronomers that is the official keeper of cosmic nomenclature—to create an exploratory committee to propose potential definitions for the word.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
While GardeningBy Leslie Katz In the new study, the researchers call their case exceptional, detailing the reasons this dinosaur warranted a new nomenclature based on the available evidence.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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In some ways, the moniker ‘hair stylist’ undermines Tom Smith’s artistry.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The America's Next Top Model creator said her name was a joint effort from her family after her mother simplified a moniker that the model’s grandmother had chosen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The names: Off-Roadeo Arches and Off-Roadeo Cliffhanger are meant to celebrate the Moab area and Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Brazil local time on July 17, 2007, the TAM Airbus A320—now operating under the name LATAM—was arriving from Salgado Filho Airport in Porto Alegre and attempted to land at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The beloved title has since stuck, with some controversy.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Dolphins, along with the New York Jets (5-12) and New England Patriots (4-13), are all trying to catch Buffalo (13-4), which has won the past four division titles and advanced to the AFC Championship game last season.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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The designation would apply sanctions and criminal penalties to anyone providing material support to the groups, mirroring actions taken earlier this year against eight Latin American crime organizations, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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London became the first city to receive this designation in 2019 and then Adelaide in 2021.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Multiple people have told The Athletic: The number of people detained for sending critical tweets about Al-Sheikh led to one area of a Riyadh jail becoming known by prisoners as the ‘Tutu Wing’, referring to his nickname.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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After all, a nickname like ‘The Big Dreidel,’ is pretty niche.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Virginia has 10 regions and 8 AVAs, American Viticulture Areas, the American equivalent to the French wine appellations.—
Per and Britt Karlsson,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But having just turned 50, Adebimpe can now add a new appellation: solo artist.—
Jason Newman,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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