as in moniker
a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate
"International Airport" is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.
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Recent Examples of misnomer
From Bloomberg: The name is a misnomer — FSD requires constant supervision and doesn’t render vehicles autonomous — but Musk has repeatedly predicted Tesla is on the verge of measuring up to the branding.
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Andy Kalmowitz, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Ride It Out is a misnomer because the attraction wasn’t a ride at all.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 July 2024
In fact, even calling them a CMO has become something of a misnomer, because the role is changing dramatically.
—Mike Maynard, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The name Dry Tortugas National Park is a bit of a misnomer, considering that less than one percent of this Florida national park’s 100 square miles is dry land.
—Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
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Andy Kalmowitz, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Ride It Out is a misnomer because the attraction wasn’t a ride at all.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 19 July 2024
In fact, even calling them a CMO has become something of a misnomer, because the role is changing dramatically.
—Mike Maynard, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
The name Dry Tortugas National Park is a bit of a misnomer, considering that less than one percent of this Florida national park’s 100 square miles is dry land.
—Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misnomer
Noun
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The musician recently revealed that Hurry Up Tomorrow will likely be his final album under the moniker of the Weeknd.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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There are some more singular monikers among the remaining clubs.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Opting for relationship terms (auntie) or unrelated nicknames (little cabbage) is the default.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2025
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One nickname — Zombie tranq — reflects shambling from deep sedation.—
Pat Beall,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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In 1967, only about 600 buyers checked the Z28 option box (there was no slash included in the Z28 nomenclature for the first year), but 1968 and 1969 saw about 7,200 and 20,300 Z/28s built, respectively.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps a little unfortunate given the recent bad publicity for a couple of different criminal networks using the same Matrix nomenclature.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For example, Katie is a diminutive of Katherine and Lisa is a diminutive of Elizabeth.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
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Meaning: Miley is often considered a diminutive of the name Miles, but can also refer to singer Miley Cyrus.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2025
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The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Jan. 2025
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El Salvador’s first TPS designation, the first designation since the program was enacted to law, came in 1990 amid the country’s civil war.—
Rafael Bernal,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Misnomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misnomer. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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