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
The point of presenting is to clearly communicate, not dazzle the audience with your command of discipline-specific nomenclature.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.
—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
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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The directing pair, who also work under the ‘Similar But Different’ moniker, started out in commercials and music videos.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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Golden Wolf marks Angus Stone’s fifth album under the Dope Lemon moniker.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Main Fire Main Fire initially started 7:08 p.m. May 16 in Merced County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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Also flying are Scott Poteet, given the title of mission pilot, specialist Sarah Gillis, and specialist and medical officer Anna Menon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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Frank adds his second Top Christian Albums No. 1, as Child of God II dethrones his Child of God after 35 weeks on top beginning last August (the third-most weeks at No. 1 among all titles this decade).—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
21 May 2025
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Take courses in accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero, and consider professional certifications like the Certified Bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers to enhance your credentials.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Expected to hammer down for $20 million (CHF 18 million), the ultra-rare gem has a Type IIb designation, a classification that includes less than 0.5 percent of all diamonds.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 May 2025
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But few nicknames reach the height of the headless chicken monster.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The rocky bluffs make the waters particularly treacherous, earning the tip of Door County a wild nickname: Death’s Door.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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One final note, while Sancerre is best-known as a white wine, there are two other wines in the appellation: Sancerre Rouge and Sancerre Rosé.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Special Wine Growing Regions on Mallorca The island also has two official appellations, or Denominations of Origin (DO), as they are referred to in Spain.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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