as in surname
a name shared by members of a family
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Recent Examples of last name
In his video announcement, Cuomo was shown shaking hands with voters and mispronouncing Mamdani’s last name – ala the late Boston Mayor Tom Menino.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
At a time when women could not own property or operate a business on their own, Foulkes said her grandmother signed her name using her initials, W.F., before her last name.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The female protagonist — known as Esther in the 1937, 1954, and 1976 versions — prioritizes love over career and, following their partner's death, pays tribute by publicly taking his last name.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Rose also released a children’s book with Howard as her last name.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
At a time when women could not own property or operate a business on their own, Foulkes said her grandmother signed her name using her initials, W.F., before her last name.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The female protagonist — known as Esther in the 1937, 1954, and 1976 versions — prioritizes love over career and, following their partner's death, pays tribute by publicly taking his last name.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 8 July 2025
Rose also released a children’s book with Howard as her last name.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
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In several posts and replies, Grok was seen attaching stereotypes to users with Jewish surnames, glorifying Hitler and spreading conspiracies about the over-involvement of Jewish people in government, commerce and Hollywood.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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Users reported receiving responses that praised Adolf Hitler, used antisemitic phrases and attacked users with traditionally Jewish surnames.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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District title conversation After the events of the last two seasons, the James family name has become synonymous with Arlington Heights football.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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What a fitting honor for this city's founder to have two family names honored on city streets.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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