Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnaming
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Try styling with white socks and slim shoes—or even go with heels for a look that’s elevated both literally and metaphorically.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
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Nazario is well known as an influential image maker in the fashion world having worked across red carpets and major media styling huge stars like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Kendrick Lamar, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Miley Cyrus, Solange, Zoe Kravitz, Naomi Campbell and more.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The new legislation, which has been backed by the University of Tennessee, would extend that public records exemption indefinitely, while also designating a new trove of athletic department records that can be kept under wraps.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Russia, celebrants observe the holiday by taking part in the Eastern Orthodox tradition of baptizing themselves in cold lakes.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Above the presidential portraits is gold lettering that matches the new Rose Garden sign, titling the makeshift exhibit.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Interestingly, fans of The Bodyguard will have a hand in titling the new Netflix movie — keep an eye on the Instagram pages of Meester, Padalecki and Center to find out more.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
20 Nov. 2025
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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
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The complaint alleges Johnson failed to disclose restricted stock units entitling him to 330,000 shares in his January 2024 bankruptcy petition.—
Zach Everson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With hours remaining before Opening Day, the San Francisco Giants finalized their roster Wednesday by naming Roseville native Daniel Susac as their backup catcher.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Her lender, which NPR is not naming to protect Jane's request for anonymity, is based in New York.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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What ultimately matters is not labeling people as rational or irrational, but being explicit about which conception of rationality is at work – and why.—
Alejandro Hortal-Sánchez,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Yet Reddick shied away from labeling his team as the best in Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Surnaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surnaming. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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