as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
apparently no one dares to enter the world of professional wrestling without a catchy compellation
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The plane got its name from Iron Maiden’s scary Eddie the Head, a recurring character in the band's artwork.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025 -
This gel pick lives up to its 24-hour name and is definitely one of the best pencils on this list, in our opinion.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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The moniker is an apt evocation because the program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling both urban environments and off-road terrain.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.—
Thomas Gounley,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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The victory was never in doubt for the No. 3 Huskies, who led wire-to-wire to secure their fifth consecutive Big East Tournament title and their 12th in a row including seven years in the American Athletic Conference from 2014-20.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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The Huskies earned their 23rd Big East tournament title with a 70-50 win, ensuring all of their streaks live on for at least another day.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
11 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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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday, an uncommon designation that signals widespread severe storms are likely.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 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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There were reports of death threats, along with racial epithets, directed at him.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. The vibe: In line with its nickname, the outside of Garden Co. has a beer garden feel, complete with numerous picnic tables and fire pits.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Swisher was referring to Trump’s derisive nickname for Warren, Pocahontas, last aimed at her during his address last Tuesday night.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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The city of Bergerac is one of the region's commercial centers, known for producing some of the area's 17 varied wine appellations.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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With over 6,000 wineries in 65 appellations, Bordeaux can be a confusing category for wine drinkers, especially when faced with dozens of lookalike bottles on a store shelf, so the 2025 Cru Bourgeois du Médoc helps cut through the fog and highlights the best of the best.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Compellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compellation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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