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Recent Examples of no-name
Adjective
The suspension components are no-name bits and include a non-adjustable rear shock and a front fork with lockout and preload adjustment. William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 Zens may not be the first to make a charger like this, but a quick search only pulls up a couple examples from no-name brands that won’t charge as fast. Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024 Choose services recommended by experts, and avoid no-name companies. Yuri Dvoinos, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Yesterday afternoon, this team of no-names ousted the Houston Astros on their home field to secure themselves a place in the Division Series against their inter-division rival, the Cleveland Guardians. Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for no-name 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-name
Adjective
  • But apparently, like Highland when used in reference to the latest Model 3, this isn’t an official Tesla term, and the origin of it is unknown.
    James Morris, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The source of the leak is unknown, the Water and Sewer Operations Department said Thursday.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Channeling its sartorial craftsmanship into tailored and more casual looks, the lineup stood out for its lightweight, yet cocooning suits defined by regular pants and double-breasted blazers, in a balance of rigor and softness.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
  • There are a number of potentially epic fights Pico could have at lightweight in the UFC.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Both parties have spent much of the 21st century using what had been obscure procedural tactics to delay or slowly derail presidential nominees for Cabinet posts, regulatory agency boards and federal judgeships.
    Ed O'Keefe, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The recent wildfires shine a spotlight on an obscure firefighting charity.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • When women did drink, their capacity for alcohol was as diminished as their access to public space – women were expected to drink fortified wines or, if need be, a half-pint, according to Clare Herrick, a Professor of Geography and Global Health.
    Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
  • On a recent Tuesday at the Counting House, a Fuller’s pub in the City of London, two half-pints of Lucky Saint yielded a bill of £7 including VAT, with no add-ons, handled with a simple tap of the card.
    Anthony Palazzo, Fortune Europe, 10 May 2024
Noun
  • The owner, knowing that his establishment is at capacity and taking into consideration the troublesome nobodies who are seeking entry, brusquely sends them away.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year’s Eve 1999.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Jets were young whippersnappers in 2022, a team that wasn’t supposed to be any good but jumped out to a 6-3 record powered by a remarkable rookie class.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, private investigator Julie (Estrada) seeks an investigative assistant but isn't in the market to hire a young whippersnapper.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Noun
  • Most of the movie is a vaguely comical swipe at Napoleon in domestic life—an awkward lover, a jealous husband, an inveterate complainer, and in sum an annoying twerp.
    Kyle Smith, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Kind of a little twerp, now and again.
    Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2022

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“No-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-name. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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