as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York
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Recent Examples of nomenclature
Though dramatic in nomenclature, a bomb cyclone is a low pressure system found north of the tropics and south of the Arctic that deepens, or intensifies, very rapidly over a 24-hour period.
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Some aficionados will argue that three complications is just a complicated watch, but four—and more certainly five—qualifies for the grand complication nomenclature.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Brandon Gomes, a former pitcher who is now L.A.’s general manager, clarified the nomenclature.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Ideally, this person can translate Kauffman’s ideas into insider nomenclature and draw from institutional knowledge to support, course-correct or build on his speculations.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Some aficionados will argue that three complications is just a complicated watch, but four—and more certainly five—qualifies for the grand complication nomenclature.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Brandon Gomes, a former pitcher who is now L.A.’s general manager, clarified the nomenclature.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Ideally, this person can translate Kauffman’s ideas into insider nomenclature and draw from institutional knowledge to support, course-correct or build on his speculations.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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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
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From her birth story to the origin of her name, here's everything to know about Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's daughter Bambi.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Don’t make the mistake of not changing the account title or changing it to the beneficiary’s name.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Just days before his appearance, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his title in a high-stakes ladder match against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The immediate festivities after the win didn’t reach the fever pitch of Ohio State’s last national title in Jan. 2015, when police and SWAT team members used tear gas on rowdy fans.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations highlights the global focus on quantum advancements and the importance of PQC in securing future technologies.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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While various tribes supported the use of the Antiquities Act in recent years, Burgum suggested monument designations have hurt tribes.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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Van Herpen joins a small clutch of brands that stage only one couture show a year, which include Balenciaga, Thom Browne and Maison Margiela, though only the latter is allowed to use the haute couture appellation that’s governed by strict rules.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
15 Jan. 2025
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Top winemakers in Bourgueil, an appellation known for brilliant cabernet franc reds, voted last summer to push for a high-quality designation for their chenin blanc.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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