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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
the surprising designation of an unknown as the running mate raised a few eyebrows
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Recent Examples of designation
The court upheld Greece’s designation of Turkey a safe country, but also ruled that Greece could not use it as a means to summarily reject an asylum seeker’s application.
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Boasberg, an Obama nominee, ruled that immigrants facing deportation must get an opportunity to challenge their designations as alleged gang members.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025
Cooper Flagg has no injury designation and will be active for Duke against No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Along with its Corridors of Opportunity designation, Derita has sections marked for commercial development on the Charlotte Future 2040 map, a companion to the city’s comprehensive plan.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Boasberg, an Obama nominee, ruled that immigrants facing deportation must get an opportunity to challenge their designations as alleged gang members.
—Lindsay Whitehurst, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025
Cooper Flagg has no injury designation and will be active for Duke against No. 16 Mount St. Mary’s at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 20 Mar. 2025
Along with its Corridors of Opportunity designation, Derita has sections marked for commercial development on the Charlotte Future 2040 map, a companion to the city’s comprehensive plan.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designation
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The moniker is an apt evocation because the program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling both urban environments and off-road terrain.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.—
Thomas Gounley,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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Senate officials announced the appointment Friday at a committee hearing.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Researchers are warning that men who regularly dodge prostate cancer screening appointments are 45% more likely to die from the disease.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The plane got its name from Iron Maiden’s scary Eddie the Head, a recurring character in the band's artwork.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The tipster gave police the Instagram handle and the name of the account’s owner.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Moore soon learned that a ship had lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns, killing the six workers — whose assignment that night was filling potholes on the bridge.—
Lea Skene,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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David Villar, who was out of options, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Brady could rise to No. 1 in the welterweight division, though Muhammad is already scheduled to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena in May.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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With offers from several powerhouse programs, Morrow chose to play for Mulkey, a Hall of Famer who coached three Baylor teams and one LSU squad to national titles.—
Brett Martel,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 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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Since then, the side known as Las Blancas — the feminine form of the men’s team’s Los Blancos nickname derived from their all-white kit — have been Champions League regulars but never challenged Barcelona’s domestic dominance.—
Guillermo Rai,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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So Far The village oracle cursed Kratos by literally bonding the ashes of his deceased family to his body, earning him the Ghost of Sparta nickname for his ghostly white visage.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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The city of Bergerac is one of the region's commercial centers, known for producing some of the area's 17 varied wine appellations.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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With over 6,000 wineries in 65 appellations, Bordeaux can be a confusing category for wine drinkers, especially when faced with dozens of lookalike bottles on a store shelf, so the 2025 Cru Bourgeois du Médoc helps cut through the fog and highlights the best of the best.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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