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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
introduced himself and then asked what my name was
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
quit calling her names
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
has a good name among fellow marine biologists
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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about
managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening
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as in to label
to give a name to
decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
was named the provost of the university
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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
you don't like my offer? Just name your price
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there
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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they finally named a date for the wedding
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as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge
the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists
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Recent Examples of name
Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
This revelation follows the release of Never Too Late, the theme song for his Disney+ documentary of the same name.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Reagan then turned to a businessman named J. Peter Grace and a commission charged with finding efficiencies in the government.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Noun
Emboldened by Vance’s embrace of the rumor, Trump’s debate outburst cemented lasting consequences, stigmatizing a town and its residents in the name of campaign rage.
—Maria Ramirez Uribe and Amy Sherman, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
This revelation follows the release of Never Too Late, the theme song for his Disney+ documentary of the same name.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Fox Nation named President-elect Donald Trump the Patriot of the Year as a part of the 2024 Fox Nation Patriot Awards event in Long Island, New York on Thursday night.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Reagan then turned to a businessman named J. Peter Grace and a commission charged with finding efficiencies in the government.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
As interesting as the pro-name change argument may be, Zaslav may ultimately decide it’s not worth the investment in time and resources to make what is at the core a cosmetic change.
—Vulture, 23 June 2022
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by.
—Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
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Starting in 1984, Chris and Rich played with a revolving cast of band members under the band’s new moniker, Mr. Crowe’s Garden, named after the children’s book, Johnny Crow’s Garden.Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Stronach Group, the owner of Santa Anita and operating under the moniker of 1/ST Racing, has a proposal to help alleviate the impact on Northern California horsemen.John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rapid-fire dialogue between Phil and Connie (played perfectly by McCarthy) is the main draw here, as their exchanges are laced with great insults and hilarious banter.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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High-profile individuals across different industries are generally more known and more easily recognizable through the internet and social media, and in turn bear the brunt of insults, attacks and sometimes threats.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are many types of ghost guns with a range of appearances.Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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This perennial succulent provides year-round greenery and, with proper care, its pink and red blooms will make an annual appearance just as the festive season begins.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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But, Indiana is fighting against a softer strength of schedule and a lesser historical reputation than many of the blue bloods who could be left on the outside looking in.Issy Ronald and Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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But the move plunged Asia's fourth-largest economy and key U.S. military ally into its greatest political crisis in decades, threatening to shatter South Korea's reputation as a democratic success story.Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Wolfgang Becker, the German filmmaker whose reunification comedy Good Bye, Lenin! was a worldwide hit and made a star out of the then-unknown young actor Daniel Brühl, has died.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bohm was an All-Star in 2024, so the Phillies would likely only move him for a star.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The glasses were labeled with each person's table location, and were displayed on a mirror inside the welcome foyer.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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More news: Yankees, Dodgers, Mets Begin Pursuit of Roki Sasaki The Yankees have been mentioned as a viable candidate to sign the 23-year-old right-hander, even as the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are widely viewed as the favorites.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Red Sox seem willing to move outfielder/DH Masataka Yoshida, given his roster redundancy as a left-handed bat in an already lefty-heavy lineup, not to mention his salary.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2024
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At Brainstorm Design, Sheppard claimed that the flipbook, nominated for a Cannes Lion Award earlier this year, is on track to educate 120,000 children on handwashing techniques in Uganda and the Dominican Republic.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/name. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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