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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
The following wines have been successfully made with grapes not commonly associated with this hot southern France wine appellation.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
With 720 wineries producing 132 million bottles a year of white, red, sparkling, and sweet wine from 38,500 acres of vineyards in 53 appellations, Alsace has seen an increase of almost 8 percent on exports of its Pinot Noir to the United States from 2023 to 2024.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to producing premium wines that reflect the appellation's unique terroir.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
With 720 wineries producing 132 million bottles a year of white, red, sparkling, and sweet wine from 38,500 acres of vineyards in 53 appellations, Alsace has seen an increase of almost 8 percent on exports of its Pinot Noir to the United States from 2023 to 2024.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to producing premium wines that reflect the appellation's unique terroir.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellation
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For practically her entire life, the mom of three has listed her favorite monikers, compiled them into lists and kept up with the latest baby naming trends.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The label has already released music on SoundCloud under the moniker XNG3L (Angel) with music produced and written by Danna and Hoyer.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, Melanie Lynskey, Kumail Nanjiani and Justin Theroux are just a few of the bold-faced names who will appear as victims, killers or occasionally both on the show’s second season.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a look at a few names who could conceivably land the job: Tony Skinn, George Mason coach Skinn worked as an assistant under Willard at Maryland for the 2022-23 season and has had success the past two seasons at George Mason.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Brady could rise to No. 1 in the welterweight division, though Muhammad is already scheduled to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena in May.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Liberty won the Conference USA Championship title game over Jacksonville State 79-67 to secure their trip to the NCAA Tournament.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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As that lengthy nomenclature suggests, this is a powerful, capable, well-rounded UTV.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their designations, in place for the next three years, were announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to the state Department of Education, about half of the state’s schools have that community school designation.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some took that remark as an innocent allusion to her job promoting fresh produce; others saw it as a pointed comment on a longtime epithet for gay men.—
Anita Gates,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The reply of my friend and hunting companion was one of those quaint, rasping epithets which only a cowman can manage when everything has gone wrong.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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So Far The village oracle cursed Kratos by literally bonding the ashes of his deceased family to his body, earning him the Ghost of Sparta nickname for his ghostly white visage.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the side known as Las Blancas — the feminine form of the men’s team’s Los Blancos nickname derived from their all-white kit — have been Champions League regulars but never challenged Barcelona’s domestic dominance.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Appellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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