Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnaming
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Alexa Chung doubled up on jackets in Paris, styling a classic Mac trench coat in khaki over a navy nylon bomber, V-neck sweater, and white button-down shirt for a masterclass in layering.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 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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His campaign says nominating Paxton could force Republicans to spend millions defending a seat that should otherwise be secure.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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South Korea’s spy agency assessed last month Kim Jong Un was close to designating her as his heir.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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South Korea’s spy agency assessed last month Kim Jong Un was close to designating her as his heir.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 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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The company that cannot reliably blur faces in training data wants to start naming them on purpose.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Vitello originally said Webb would start on Friday after naming him the team’s Opening Day starter.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Noem earlier this month refused to apologize for labeling Pretti a domestic terrorist.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In March 2025, tensions between the two governments escalated when the US deported more than 200 Venezuelan migrants, labeling them criminals, to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Surnaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surnaming. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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