surnaming

verb

present participle of surname
as in styling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnaming
  1. styling
  2. nominating
  3. designating
  4. baptizing
  5. titling
  6. entitling
  7. naming
  8. labeling
Verb
  • From furniture and vases to blankets and frames, the ladies of Saint Louise Design have a curator’s taste for what to do (and what not to do) when styling a modern home that stands the test of time.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Witherspoon, meanwhile, wore a white blazer with a denim button-front dress, styling them with black sunglasses, a gold bracelet, and T-strap heels.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of styling
Verb
  • Julian Epstein wrote Democrats have lost their moral authority by nominating El-Sayed.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Brazil's government in a statement responded by accusing the United States of not following international law in nominating its ambassador to Brazil.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of nominating
Verb
  • The trio is also behind another resolution designating July as Sarcoma Awareness Month and underscoring the need for greater awareness and research into the disease.
    — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Sox called up Smith and fellow pitching prospect Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte before Saturday’s game, optioning pitchers Noah Schultz and David Sandlin to Charlotte and designating pitcher Wikelman González for assignment.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of designating
Verb
  • His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in.
    — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
  • Maddock said Kozak had particularly loved presiding over Holy Saturday evening Mass, which is typically a time for baptizing people into the Catholic church.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Definition of baptizing
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  • What also felt exciting to me about titling the album and using a word that’s more rooted in the meaning of your own self being an exhibit on display.
    — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • With the titling issues sorted, Arkell said the developers will start with building out roads, sewers and utility lines, and clear the 50-acre property over the next eight to 10 months in order to make way for building construction.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of titling
Verb
  • The ruling gave hijras official status as a minority community, entitling them to various forms of government assistance.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
  • The superintendent, general counsel and chief auditor qualify for the supplements due to provisions in their contracts entitling them to the same increases as other administrative staff, officials said.
    — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Definition of entitling
Verb
  • Parents are naming guardians for their children in case they are detained or deported, while others have stopped working, shopping or even leaving home, relying instead on neighbors and churches.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ask for the specific reasons in writing, specifically naming the adverse action notice requirement.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of naming
Verb
  • Given so many biological, genetic and environmental influences, simply labeling someone as obese does little to explain that person’s overall health.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t Spotify’s first initiative with labeling AI content on the platform.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of labeling
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“Surnaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surnaming. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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