as in tag
a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it
on its frame the painting had a label with its title and the name of the artist
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as in to name
to give a name to
the dictionary labels some words "archaic"
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Recent Examples of label
Liz Riggs, People.com, 19 July 2025
Country legends like Willie Nelson and George Jones revisited their hits after switching labels or losing master rights.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Throughout his season, he wasn't received well by audiences and was labeled as the villain.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Even the bands who are just starting out have to deal with expensive ticket fees, the ever-growing cost of touring, and venues and labels taking cuts of everything from master recordings to merch sales.
—Liz Riggs, People.com, 19 July 2025
Country legends like Willie Nelson and George Jones revisited their hits after switching labels or losing master rights.
—Arkansas Online, 19 July 2025
Verb
They are labelled with a best before date of April 1 2027.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Throughout his season, he wasn't received well by audiences and was labeled as the villain.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for label
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Are the sharks harmed by having the tags attached to them?—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Davis listened to his players and removed the interim tag from Pierce's title in January of 2024.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Each point is marked on the map below, created by Colorado State University.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Her tenure thus far has been marked by partisan statements and bringing cases against Democrats.—
Andrew Goudsward,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Drake himself is also named as a potential witness in the landmark litigation.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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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
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Her hair is a vivid true scarlet, Crayola marker red—not auburn, not cherry cola, not copper, not strawberry—and worn long and pin-straight with bangs.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 July 2025
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Flanking the marker are concrete slabs bearing silhouettes of two guitars and four stars.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Pieces stamped with Wayfair's ‘Open Box’ label are carefully inspected by the retailer and then sold at a fraction of their original prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Victory had stamped his ticket for entry into the sport’s most illustrious member’s club as just the sixth men’s golfer to complete the career grand slam of all four majors.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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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
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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While the process won't fully roll out until next year, travelers will be able to start booking tickets and reserving seats for after the January launch starting July 29.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Buy tickets in advance at ticketweb.com (there is a small online fee) or at the door.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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That’s right, the Super One’s grille can contain a massive LED screen dubbed its F.A.C.E., or, Front AI Communication Ecosystem.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Label.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/label. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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