Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnaming
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Grooming in the bathroom, like shaving or styling your hair, contributes to more dust particles forming from dead skin cells or fallen out hair strands that accumulate during the day.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025 -
For wardrobe stylist Kathryne Cole, mastering the fit is key to styling wide-leg jeans for your body type.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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To make a point, Ivey launched his own campaign nominating his goat, Clay Henry, for mayor.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rachel met with Vince in the HOH room and thanked him for not nominating her.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
29 Aug. 2025
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The following year, legislation was passed formally designating these problems as matters of national concern and obligating local governments to implement countermeasures.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But designating a group a foreign terrorist organization may not be enough to justify an armed military strike.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dusil assessed the luggage and bags carried by the Chiefs and Eagles before the Super Bowl two years ago, naming Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent as favorite brands among the more stylish Chiefs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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Matzner also became chairman of the Palm Springs Tennis Club, naming its restaurant Spencer’s at the Mountain after his Siberian Husky.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The complaint alleged that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule by not labeling some YouTube videos as being made for children.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stock image of a person labeling a package for shipment.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Several other videos dubbing Skrilla's lyrics grew in popularity at the start of 2025.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Think visual effects, dubbing and storyboarding.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Surnaming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surnaming. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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