as in moniker
a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate
"International Airport" is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.
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Recent Examples of misnomer
Thought to have been brought to North America by European settlers, the name may be a bit of a misnomer.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Suggesting the 1995-96 Premier League campaign belonged to Tony Yeboah (and not Alan Shearer — sorry, Alan) might be a misnomer but, for a couple of glorious months as late summer turned towards autumn in 1995, Yeboah really did feel to be the only show in town.
—The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
One of the most common misnomers of football fans and others around the league is that these average annual salaries are going to be spread evenly throughout the duration of a contract.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the quickest ways to also cause your furnace to fail is to run it beyond its capacity, Schutt says, adding there's a misnomer that the air inside your home will be warmer if the thermostat is at a higher set point.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
Suggesting the 1995-96 Premier League campaign belonged to Tony Yeboah (and not Alan Shearer — sorry, Alan) might be a misnomer but, for a couple of glorious months as late summer turned towards autumn in 1995, Yeboah really did feel to be the only show in town.
—The Athletic Uk Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
One of the most common misnomers of football fans and others around the league is that these average annual salaries are going to be spread evenly throughout the duration of a contract.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the quickest ways to also cause your furnace to fail is to run it beyond its capacity, Schutt says, adding there's a misnomer that the air inside your home will be warmer if the thermostat is at a higher set point.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misnomer
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Of course, there are years ahead for Lexy and Jace to claim the artist moniker.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The peak’s moniker has been disputed for more than 100 years.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
5 Feb. 2025
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The bridge failed four months after opening to traffic, but was plagued by windy conditions from the start, earning the nickname Galloping Gertie, The News Tribune reported.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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The enduring legacy of racist, offensive terms in scientific nomenclature raises important questions about ethics in naming and the power of language in maintaining or dismantling colonial legacies.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Dec. 2024
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The attack likely starts with either a phishing email link or attachment, although the researchers were unable to obtain the original email the nomenclature used in the filenames suggested income tax deduction and rebates as the bait.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Meaning: The name Indie can be a diminutive of the names India (country southern Asia) or Indiana (state in midwestern U.S.).—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
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This name could work as a diminutive of Gessica, which itself is a variant of Jessica.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Jan. 2025
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Federal law allows the Department of Homeland Security to issue TPS designations allowing eligible migrants from troubled countries to stay in the U.S., and the deportation shields expire in 18 months or less if not renewed or revoked.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2025
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In late 2024, six Houston restaurants earned MICHELIN Stars, and another 17 spots received a Bib Gourmand designation for delivering high-quality fare for the price.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Misnomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misnomer. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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