surnamed

verb

Definition of surnamednext
past tense of surname
as in named

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surnamed
  1. termed
  2. denominated
  3. titled
  4. entitled
  5. designated
  6. nominated
Verb
  • The incident follows damage to two data cables and the Nord Stream gas pipelines, both of which have been termed sabotage.
    LORNE COOK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The tech ecosystem has long identified an overarching feeling of loneliness, responding in multiple virtual solutions broadly termed AI companions.
    Dr. Tal Patalon, MD, LLB, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of termed
Verb
  • Gold is widely denominated in dollars, with a stronger greenback weighing on prices for the precious metal.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Much of the corporate debt of such countries in the hands of foreign investors is denominated in dollars.
    Barry Eichengreen, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2022
Definition of denominated
Verb
  • Elsewhere in the upload titled Thank you for a beautiful 24, the Grammy-winning artist also discussed his collaboration with Memphis rapper GloRilla.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And already, the team behind The Brutalist have wrapped on their next project, an under-the-radar musical starring Oscar nominee Amanda Seyfried, which is titled Ann Lee.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of titled
Verb
  • The book, entitled Promemoria (Sending Out an SOS), is EMA’s synthesis of his years of artistic reflection and advocacy.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Federal, state or local government employees are not entitled to the new leave.
    Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of entitled
Verb
  • Anyone designated by the president.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Only about 1,000 of the free beds are designated for women.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of designated
Verb
  • Hell's Kitchen, a Broadway musical inspired by the singer's life, was nominated for 13 awards.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Culkin is also nominated for a Golden Globe.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of nominated
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