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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
County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.
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New York Times, 23 June 2026
Calls for reparations have increased in recent years, reaching a crescendo with the UN designation in March — though the US, UK and a host of other countries either rejected the claim or abstained from voting on it.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi won a court challenge that resulted in its designation being removed in May 2021.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Police added that the designation is standard when the circumstances surrounding a death are unclear.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
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New York Times, 23 June 2026
Calls for reparations have increased in recent years, reaching a crescendo with the UN designation in March — though the US, UK and a host of other countries either rejected the claim or abstained from voting on it.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi won a court challenge that resulted in its designation being removed in May 2021.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 June 2026
Police added that the designation is standard when the circumstances surrounding a death are unclear.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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Which let’s be honest, was the way cooler moniker.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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The animator, who goes under the moniker of VivziePop on YouTube and Vivziebizzie on Instagram, is best known for her shows Hazbin Hotel and spin-off Helluva Boss.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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The Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado lists 18 counselors who treat gambling addiction and two behavioral health centers that offer telehealth appointments for gambling addiction on its website.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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This could be rescheduling a doctor's appointment, finding a contractor after a pipe bursts, or picking up your dry cleaning before a flight in the morning.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Albies has the sixth-best OPS among NL second basemen, but has made three All-Star games before, plays for a popular franchise and has strong name value, likely helping his voting numbers.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Despite that progress, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined, as megacap tech names tumbled.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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The public obviously cannot know every factor that went into the Artemis III crew decision, and to the astronauts themselves, flight assignments are part of their workplace life, like getting grouped together for projects are at our own jobs.—
Margaret Landis,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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African nations, despite a 2-4-4 record, faced tough assignments, with Ivory Coast securing a crucial win.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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On the track, Okoye led Azusa Pacific to four straight NAIA Outdoor Track and Field national championship titles (1983-86).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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France is a country that fastidiously applies rigorous nomenclature to everything from cheese to wine.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Not to be confused with the front-engined V-12 series of 250s (Ferrari nomenclature can get messy), the 1963 Ferrari 250 LM was a mid-engined Prancing Horse made to enable Maranello to homologate its new GT racing car in the early 1960s.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Despite its nickname, June's moon won't look red like a strawberry, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Pitman kept both the plate and the nickname, reluctantly.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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It is surrounded by such famous wine appellations as the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, and Sonoma Coast AVAs.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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So of course a nation famed for its exacting culture and being the most visited in the world—clocking 102 million international tourists in 2025—has a very specific appellation system for its luxury hotels.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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