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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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Recent Examples of designation
Earlier this month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dismissed White House accusations that her government was colluding with cartels and criticized the FTO designation as a threat to Mexican sovereignty.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
If the Jets release Rodgers with a post-June 1 designation, the team would spread Rodgers' $49 million dead cap hit over two seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
The designation — described by his family as long overdue — meant that Mr. Fogel’s case shifted to a special State Department office focusing on the release of hostages held abroad.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
State officials will notify 404 cities and counties about the designation changes via a rolling regional schedule.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
If the Jets release Rodgers with a post-June 1 designation, the team would spread Rodgers' $49 million dead cap hit over two seasons.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
The designation — described by his family as long overdue — meant that Mr. Fogel’s case shifted to a special State Department office focusing on the release of hostages held abroad.
—Anton Troianovski, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
State officials will notify 404 cities and counties about the designation changes via a rolling regional schedule.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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The jets currently flying under the Air Force One moniker have been in service since the George H.W. Bush administration.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The album is the Swede’s first solo effort under the Yung Lean moniker since 2022’s Stardust.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2025
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Following the appointment of Halperin to co-editor-in-chief alongside Maer Roshan in November, Millman will helm an expansion of THR’s overall music coverage.—
THR Staff,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The appointment the late pope helped facilitate was for a laparoscopic hysterectomy that would remove the uterus.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Another community member sought answers after learning a relative had been flown to an ICE facility on the naval base in Guantanamo, Cuba – only after seeing his name listed in The New York Times.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Not long afterward, his name began to surface as the likely successor to Gen. Mark Milley, who was set to retire as chairman.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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As mentioned above, Iowa’s first-half efficiency from 3-point range was nonexistent in the second half, and Maryland appeared more active staying on its assignments and using its hands to make four steals.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Any other pitcher could just be sent on a minor-league rehab assignment.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Mamma Mia! previously held the title, grossing $611.5 million worldwide following its release in June 2008.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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The title became a bestseller and an incredibly successful streamer once more following the rapper’s headlining performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show just days prior.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
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For some, the preferred nickname might be City of the Big Shoulders and Hog Butcher for the World, courtesy of poet Carl Sandburg.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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During a March 2023 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, McEntire shared that her fondness for tots earned her a new nickname — and kicked off her relationship with the CSI: Miami alum.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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