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a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
a twisting road that deserved the appellation "Sidewinder Lane"
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Recent Examples of appellation
While sandy soils are predominant in the appellation, loam and clay soils are also present throughout the zone, while marine deposits also exist.
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Top winemakers in Bourgueil, an appellation known for brilliant cabernet franc reds, voted last summer to push for a high-quality designation for their chenin blanc.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
While Maison Joseph Drouhin has always had a commitment to the environment, modern-day efforts began in 1988 with a conversion to organic agriculture across all of their vineyards, which today total 250 acres across 60 appellations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Situated along the Dalmatian coast between Split and Dubrovnik, this appellation has approximately 200 acres of vineyards, all certified organic — a first for the country.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Top winemakers in Bourgueil, an appellation known for brilliant cabernet franc reds, voted last summer to push for a high-quality designation for their chenin blanc.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
While Maison Joseph Drouhin has always had a commitment to the environment, modern-day efforts began in 1988 with a conversion to organic agriculture across all of their vineyards, which today total 250 acres across 60 appellations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Situated along the Dalmatian coast between Split and Dubrovnik, this appellation has approximately 200 acres of vineyards, all certified organic — a first for the country.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellation
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None of those players are American born, which, historically, is a prerequisite for the face of the league moniker.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2025
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During the pandemic, Parson, who goes by the moniker Fearless Jack Rabbit, channeled his passion for art into an unexpected form of connection.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The National Public Data breach exposed nearly 3 billion records of consumers including names, email addresses, phone numbers and mailing addresses and Social Security numbers.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Just days before his appearance, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title in a high-stakes ladder match against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Each player delivered for Ohio State on their road to their second national title in a decade.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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In 1967, only about 600 buyers checked the Z28 option box (there was no slash included in the Z28 nomenclature for the first year), but 1968 and 1969 saw about 7,200 and 20,300 Z/28s built, respectively.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps a little unfortunate given the recent bad publicity for a couple of different criminal networks using the same Matrix nomenclature.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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The designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations highlights the global focus on quantum advancements and the importance of PQC in securing future technologies.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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While various tribes supported the use of the Antiquities Act in recent years, Burgum suggested monument designations have hurt tribes.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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The next day, one of his supporters called U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s chambers and called her a racial epithet.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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Opting for relationship terms (auntie) or unrelated nicknames (little cabbage) is the default.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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One nickname — Zombie tranq — reflects shambling from deep sedation.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Appellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellation. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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