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a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
a twisting road that deserved the appellation "Sidewinder Lane"
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Recent Examples of appellation
Although chalk is predominantly found in the Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne, outcroppings occur in all the appellations.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Domaine Faiveley owns just shy of 300 acres across 50 appellations in Burgundy and produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 12 grand cru and 25 premier cru sites; the house refers to Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley as its flagship wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
But has Vin de France, like the Impressionists’ salons, contributed to the decline of the establishment, in this case, the almighty appellation system?
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
Decanter described the wine as expressing: A classic and timeless red blend from the Corliss estate sites on Red Mountain, this wine perfectly balances the power of Washington's hottest appellation with the elegance and finesse of varietal Cabernet Franc, which takes center stage in this wine.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Domaine Faiveley owns just shy of 300 acres across 50 appellations in Burgundy and produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 12 grand cru and 25 premier cru sites; the house refers to Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley as its flagship wine.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
But has Vin de France, like the Impressionists’ salons, contributed to the decline of the establishment, in this case, the almighty appellation system?
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
Decanter described the wine as expressing: A classic and timeless red blend from the Corliss estate sites on Red Mountain, this wine perfectly balances the power of Washington's hottest appellation with the elegance and finesse of varietal Cabernet Franc, which takes center stage in this wine.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appellation
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The perfumer, whose moniker is the Master of Disorder, has previously dreamed up scents for labels including Amouage, Comme des Garçons and Penhaligon’s.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Turner, who goes by them/they pronouns, took the opportunity to differentiate the new moniker from their previous one.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The cast features many bold-faced names like Simon Helberg, Ken Marino, Missi Pyle, Kiersey Clemons, Angelique Cabral and Paul Adelstein.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ice Spice’s varsity jacket featured the label’s name in block letters across the chest, as well as padded shoulders.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Huskies earned their 23rd Big East tournament title with a 70-50 win, ensuring all of their streaks live on for at least another day.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The victory was never in doubt for the No. 3 Huskies, who led wire-to-wire to secure their fifth consecutive Big East Tournament title and their 12th in a row including seven years in the American Athletic Conference from 2014-20.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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As that lengthy nomenclature suggests, this is a powerful, capable, well-rounded UTV.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday, an uncommon designation that signals widespread severe storms are likely.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The reply of my friend and hunting companion was one of those quaint, rasping epithets which only a cowman can manage when everything has gone wrong.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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There were reports of death threats, along with racial epithets, directed at him.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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Monday Night Brewing Garden Co. The vibe: In line with its nickname, the outside of Garden Co. has a beer garden feel, complete with numerous picnic tables and fire pits.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Swisher was referring to Trump’s derisive nickname for Warren, Pocahontas, last aimed at her during his address last Tuesday night.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Appellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appellation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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