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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in to label
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists
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Recent Examples of name
Adam Tamburin, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Of Kompany’s eight outfield substitutes on Tuesday, two — Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare (both 17) have never played a Bundesliga or European minute for the club, and a third, Jonathan Asp (19) only has a solitary senior minute to his name.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Parton said the exhibit and its name summed up her unrelenting approach to music, professional endeavors and her personal life.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Of Kompany’s eight outfield substitutes on Tuesday, two — Lennart Karl and Jonah Kusi-Asare (both 17) have never played a Bundesliga or European minute for the club, and a third, Jonathan Asp (19) only has a solitary senior minute to his name.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Def Jam and Universal Music Group have been named defendants in the lawsuit, as well.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Overlook Film Festival has named the best of the fest.
—William Earl, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change.
—Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
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The Richmond Times Dispatch hosted a reader contest to find a moniker for the new mascot and several front runners were considered including Rock Hoppers, Rhinos, and Hush Puppies.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite lacking professional wrestling training, she was quickly introduced to the WWE audience on the ECW brand under the moniker Kelly Kelly.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In a workplace that’s increasingly remote, fast-paced, independent and ever-changing, these aren’t insults.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Recent White House comments and insults directed at NATO allies – as well as the military alliance itself – have raised alarm and confusion.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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In her return to Mexico City, following her appearance at the previous edition of the Corona Capital festival, Annie Clark (her real name) was joined by Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin as part of her band.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
3 Apr. 2025
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His absence provides rookie KJ Simpson with an opportunity to foster his development heading into the offseason and likely appearances with the summer league team in July.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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Catullus would be little more than a name and a reputation today had a single manuscript containing his poems not survived the Middle Ages.—
Daniel Mendelsohn,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The first major blow to Zuckerberg's reputation as a scrappy go-getter who merely had a great idea for a harmless social media site came in 2015, with the first reporting on the Cambridge Analytica data mining scandal.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In this age of TV dominance of a culture that moves on fast, producers are trying to snag stars at the moment of their peak appeal.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Indiana orchard carves stunning Caitlin Clark tribute into corn maze County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana, has seen record crowds come to witness its Caitlin Clark corn maze in honor of the WNBA Fever and former Iowa star this Halloween season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Like many communities across the US, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has sent a wave of fear through the Central American community in Maryland, whose members told CNN they have been unfairly targeted by the administration or labeled as gang members without evidence.—
Polo Sandoval,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Essentially, more expensive companies are labeled as growth companies whereas cheaper companies are labeled as value companies.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Illini gymnast Sam Phillips, a two-time All-American who transferred from the University of Nebraska last year, said NIL rules were mentioned at a meeting for new U of I athletes.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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The term is mentioned 63 times in the defense team’s motion.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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And yet, Fed board members are nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Candidates for future Athlete of the Week polls can be nominated at [email protected].—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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