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
So this whole nomenclature is BS, right?
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Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
A lot of people thought that Ferrari bestowing the GTO nomenclature on this car was a mistake - the collectors of the world just put that rumour to bed permanently.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Both Taylor Ham and Pork Roll, whose dueling nomenclature is apparently a Jersey-style source of contention, will also be served.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of these winds that the Sumerians decided to name, and which unintentionally inaugurated a system of nomenclature that would be adopted by most of the rest of the world, was four.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
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Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
A lot of people thought that Ferrari bestowing the GTO nomenclature on this car was a mistake - the collectors of the world just put that rumour to bed permanently.
—New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026
Both Taylor Ham and Pork Roll, whose dueling nomenclature is apparently a Jersey-style source of contention, will also be served.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The number of these winds that the Sumerians decided to name, and which unintentionally inaugurated a system of nomenclature that would be adopted by most of the rest of the world, was four.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nomenclature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
Noun
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Amid the fallout from the allegations, members of the public quickly called on officials to rename locations that carry his moniker.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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But March Madness has earned that moniker for a reason, too.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The red mesh sack, of the kind typically used to store oranges or onions, is stamped with her name, immigration number and date of deportation.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Buahan sits on the fringe of a small village with the same name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The leadership group has also retained several familiar faces to help defend the NFC South division title during the upcoming season.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Continuing under the leadership of head coach David Carle, the Pios have a chance to win the eleventh title in program history.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Evander Holyfield wrote an op-ed last year saying UBOs could try to amass too much control over rankings and designation of champions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Another three small cars were selected for the group's Top Safety Pick designation, which is its second-highest award.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Barn is also a nickname for a house Ciani used to have in Boulder.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Known as the wine capital of France, the Bordeaux region encompasses 57 appellations (known as AOCs) and some 6,000-plus vineyards.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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There are so many to choose from, including levels such as appellation village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru, and appellations large and small like Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise, Côte d’Or, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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