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noun

Definition of namesnext
plural of name
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as in monikers
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 insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings quit calling her names

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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general has a good name among fellow marine biologists

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as in celebrities
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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names

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verb

present tense third-person singular of name
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as in labels
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

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as in mentions
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 nominates
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 picks
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 sets
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 figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
  1. monikers
  2. reputations
  3. celebrities
  4. mentions
  5. picks
  6. sets
  7. appearances
  8. personalities
Noun
  • Made in the brand’s French ateliers, these designs with monikers like Tuileries and Belleville take between 28 and 40 hours apiece.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The legendary playwright has penned dramatic productions with some of the most popular monikers of all time, including Jessica and Olivia.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fires disrupt timelines, inflate budgets and damage reputations.
    Kevin Gu, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of reputations
Noun
  • There are certainly true believers in the technology, but they are accompanied by celebrities and memelords drumming up new coins based on viral memes, and scores of day traders hoping to catch one of these speculation tokens at the right moment.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • My Name is Gabriel takes celebrities out of their comfort zones and gives them a new identity through a life swap.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Verb
  • The press release mentions that Excalibur is expected to fly with the new ISANKE and ICS technology onboard within the next few years.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is a perfect road trip album, and not just because one track mentions a highway.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of mentions
Verb
  • This Shark cordless vacuum is one of our go-to picks for hardwood floors, largely because of its self-cleaning ability.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
Verb
  • Both sets feature the dramatic leopard collar, cuffs, and buttons, with a soft peplum.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sets
Noun
  • Oz’s rise to fame is largely tied to his frequent appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show in the early 2000s and his own subsequent daytime talk show.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fans can find data, live sports schedules and search capabilities, and Gracenote expects to offer future product add-ons like a display of game scores; team standings; and nods to athlete appearances in entertainment content.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • The quality and personalities are certainly there.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • All the different personalities of my fans match me.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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