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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
about the only thing the book and the movie have in common are their titles
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as in caption
a word or series of words often in larger letters placed at the beginning of a passage or at the top of a page in order to introduce or categorize
a humorous illustration appears above the title of every chapter in the book
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as in championship
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
won the singles title three years in a row
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as in to name
to give a name to
what do you plan on titling your latest album?
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Recent Examples of title
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
While Schloss Fuschl isn’t Rosewood’s first Austrian outpost (that title belongs to their 99-room Vienna hotel, which opened in 2022 inside Mozart’s former home), its lakefront setting and castle-style accommodations are so dramatic, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
The songs on Strange but True are titled after headlines from the periodical Weekly World News, which were gathered by David Fair, Jad Fair’s brother and bandmate in Half Japanese.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The list contained many titles focused on race and sexuality.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
While Schloss Fuschl isn’t Rosewood’s first Austrian outpost (that title belongs to their 99-room Vienna hotel, which opened in 2022 inside Mozart’s former home), its lakefront setting and castle-style accommodations are so dramatic, you could be forgiven for thinking otherwise.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a 1959 article titled ‘Fancy Free Housecleaning,’ our editors shared the best way to deep clean your refrigerator.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
The songs on Strange but True are titled after headlines from the periodical Weekly World News, which were gathered by David Fair, Jad Fair’s brother and bandmate in Half Japanese.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for title
Noun
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Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Robinson’s honorary captain moniker wasn’t just for show.—
Mike Kaye
October 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this year, the actress shared a heartfelt photo collage of the couple on Instagram for Valentine's Day with three red heart emojis in the caption.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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As is typical for Cena's Instagram, the photo was posted without a caption, leaving fans to interpret its meaning.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Panthers, seeking to become the first team to win three consecutive Stanley Cups since the New York Islanders won four consecutive championships from 1980-1983, begin the regular season on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list 2025, Hilton has been named the best workplace in Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The show ended with Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko being eliminated, and what wasn't shown on TV was Baldwin's kids in the audience getting emotional when she was named as the star going home.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Despite its Air Jordan nomenclature, the mule does not feature Air technology.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of the nomenclature, the whiskey has already earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an accolade that underscores Bardstown’s ability to merge American whiskey character with French refinement.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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As the initial investigation stalled, new twists kept the story in the headlines.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trigg was labeled as an underachiever by scouts as an underclassman and is still proving himself in several areas (on and off the field), but his talent is undeniable and improved consistency in 2025 will help suppress any concerns.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bottles of Lipton Green Tea Citrus were mistakenly labeled as Diet Green Tea Mixed Berry, resulting in a discrepancy in sugar content.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice is stepmother to Edo's 9-year-old son Christopher Woolf (who goes by the nickname Wolfie), while the couple also shares daughters Sienna, 3, and Athena, 6 months.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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It’s named after her late father, Orlando Cortes, whose Cuban nickname was Lilico.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Title.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/title. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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