compellations

noun

Definition of compellationsnext
plural of compellation
as in monikers
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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  1. monikers
  2. designations
  3. denominations
Noun
  • The show’s roundtable presented two of the most interesting names in college football, a tribute to the Key & Peele sketch ‘East/West College Bowl‘, asking Key to weigh in on the monikers Moh Bility (Rice University cornerback) and General Booty (UL Monroe quarterback).
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Made in the brand’s French ateliers, these designs with monikers like Tuileries and Belleville take between 28 and 40 hours apiece.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • Ensure beneficiary designations reflect your wishes for life insurance, retirement accounts, and investment accounts.
    James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • And because beneficiary designations supersede any instructions listed in a will, keeping them up to date is particularly important, experts say.
    Judy Lagrou, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of designations
Noun
  • Some Christian denominations wait at least 12 days after Christmas until January 6th, also known as The Epiphany or Three Kings Day.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
  • More than 15,000 people reportedly attended the 2007 event representing 30 Baptist organizations, including historically Black Baptist denominations, moderate Baptist alliances and, perhaps most notably, the SBC.
    Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of denominations
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