1
as in to choose
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
the designated time for the meeting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to appoint
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
he has yet to designate his successor as head of the firm
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to name
to give a name to
he was designated "Air Jordan" by his fans
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of designate
Twenty-six sites have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, designating their cultural and natural importance.
—
James Doubek, NPR, 18 July 2025
Congress designated the Executive Office for Immigration Review, an agency within the Department of Justice that houses the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, as the body exclusively responsible for deciding immigration removal cases.
—Raquel Aldana, The Conversation, 18 July 2025
The route will weave through urban, suburban and rural parts of the corridor while designating paddling points along the South Fork River.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The company, led by Jamie Gamache and Connor O’Hara, is the first production company working on feature films to receive the certification, which assesses a company’s operations and designates businesses that are socially and environmentally conscious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for designate
James Doubek, NPR, 18 July 2025
Congress designated the Executive Office for Immigration Review, an agency within the Department of Justice that houses the immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, as the body exclusively responsible for deciding immigration removal cases.
—Raquel Aldana, The Conversation, 18 July 2025
The route will weave through urban, suburban and rural parts of the corridor while designating paddling points along the South Fork River.
—Abby Pender, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
The company, led by Jamie Gamache and Connor O’Hara, is the first production company working on feature films to receive the certification, which assesses a company’s operations and designates businesses that are socially and environmentally conscious.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for designate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designate
Verb
-
Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
-
Aimee, the couple's oldest child, chose not to be involved in the series.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
-
In February, President Trump appointed White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought as acting director of the CFPB.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
-
In early 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Zalupski to the University of Florida Board of Trustees.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
And their problem is a Belarusian named Boris Volchek (Bogdan Yasinski), who has a penchant for explosions and revenge.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
-
Paretta reflects on women’s involvement in Formula E from the start, naming pioneers like Katherine Legge, Simona de Silvestro, and Michela Cerruti.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals.—
Nicole Phelps,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
-
Marie Nino, a professional hairstylist based in New York City, recommends Virtue Flourish’s shampoo and conditioner set for reinforcing strands without leaving them feeling coated or crunchy.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Verb
-
Trump had previously nominated former Congress member Dave Weldon from Florida.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
-
In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
However, today most young people rarely call each other.—
Andrea Wigfield,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2023
-
Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
Verb
-
By continuing to compete with himself — a young man as distinct as the name his parents selected for him after seeing it in a book.—
Vahe Gregorian
July 25,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
-
However, the price of this resurrection is horrifying: the ritual requires numerous human sacrifices, with each victim selected for specific body parts that will complete the divine vessel.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
25 July 2025
Verb
-
Futures market data shows that investors now assign a 93.3% probability that the Fed will keep rates unchanged at its July meeting.—
,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
-
Registration ensures everyone is accounted for, prevents duplication of efforts and allows coordinators to assign tasks efficiently, Mckell said.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Designate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designate. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share