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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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Recent Examples of designation
That tropical aging designation is important here because there are indeed some older rums that were partially aged in Jamaica or Barbados or other Caribbean or South American countries, but then transferred to a cooler climate.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
According to the Social Security Administration, more than eight million people who receive the monthly payments require assistance managing their finances, necessitating the designation of representative payees.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
President Donald Trump, who has accused the group of supporting terrorism, tried and failed during his first term to change its designation.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
According to the Social Security Administration, more than eight million people who receive the monthly payments require assistance managing their finances, necessitating the designation of representative payees.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025
President Donald Trump, who has accused the group of supporting terrorism, tried and failed during his first term to change its designation.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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McClain's moniker is named after Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman who masterminded the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history by defrauding thousands of investors.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Dunham’s husband and co-creator Luis Felber is a musician, who performs under the moniker Attawalpa.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The Italian filmmaker and designer also worked together on a short film for Loewe, for which Anderson previously served as creative director prior to his appointment with Dior.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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Nance is also exploring volunteer opportunities with Legal Aid of Arkansas after her appointment as dean ends.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
21 July 2025
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Kylie Cooper | Reuters 'Not as edgy as before' Through word of mouth and social media, Target's name became synonymous over the years with fashion-forward finds for less.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The Trump Administration’s executive orders on nuclear energy gut regulation in the name of efficiency and cost-cuts.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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But is Fitzpatrick giving off excitement about his new NFL assignment?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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During his rehab assignment, Buttó hurled three scoreless innings over three minor-league appearances, most recently on Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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Want to play retro titles in the most authentic way possible?—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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Cycle 14: Krista White Originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Krista White auditioned for ANTM 12 times before joining the cycle 14 cast and ultimately winning the title.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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It’s thought that this nomenclature probably resulted from the fact that the vine looks quite unkempt when left untrained, yet other scholars believe that the wild side of the name comes from the wine’s characteristic aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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Well, the elegance of my nomenclature is up for debate.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Ken Takakura is usually called by his nickname, Okarun, a moniker given to him by Momo.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Harris was not charged with that murder, but the Law & Order writers implied he was involved with the crime and used nicknames similar to Harris’ case.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
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Gleaming white amid the vibrant neon milieu of Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a renowned literary hotel, an appellation rare if not unique in South Florida.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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