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as in monikers
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 appointments
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 designations
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.
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Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sauer noted, the prior requests were about Venezuela and Syria’s TPS designations.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the current federal administration, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been under attack, with several designations facing termination and non-renewals in the past calendar year.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bluepass will replace the firm’s existing Bluesign Product and Bluesign Approved designations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House on Saturday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to provide priority vouchers for certain drugs with breakthrough therapy designations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last month, the city of Fort Worth voted unanimously to remove honorary street designations of Chavez along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
As Sauer noted, the prior requests were about Venezuela and Syria’s TPS designations.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Under the current federal administration, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been under attack, with several designations facing termination and non-renewals in the past calendar year.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Bluepass will replace the firm’s existing Bluesign Product and Bluesign Approved designations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
The White House on Saturday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to provide priority vouchers for certain drugs with breakthrough therapy designations.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Last month, the city of Fort Worth voted unanimously to remove honorary street designations of Chavez along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Whatever the full truth of either description (anyone paying attention that November a few years ago soon realized only Wall Street cheered his comeback), I’d argue Altman at this point in his pop-culture evolution has transcended both those designations and any spectral stops in between.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Qualifying offers, along with core player designations, will be sent during the designation period starting Monday.
—Emily Ohman, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for designations
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Big Bear’s most famous bald eagle family is growing, and now the public has a chance to help choose the monikers for its newest members.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside the little toy are over 5 million names on an SD card, submitted by folks around the world looking to fly their monikers to the moon.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The healthtech marketplace has capitalized on consumers’ interest to own their data, come to doctor’s appointments armed with information, and track their progress in real time.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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The truth in this story seems to be elusive and unknowable, and this circles back to your earlier question about what kind of assumptions are made about people with names like Saïd or Tamerlan.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The sandwiches derive their names from the city’s streets.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The king had already stripped Andrew of his royal titles due to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The whole album is constantly in motion, and not only because three different song titles reference modes of transportation.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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She’s guarded, gives her co-workers obnoxious nicknames, and is always ready with a snarky comment.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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The French newspaper has given him various nicknames during the past four decades, tracing the arc of his public reputation.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Designations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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