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
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
The point of presenting is to clearly communicate, not dazzle the audience with your command of discipline-specific nomenclature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
The point of presenting is to clearly communicate, not dazzle the audience with your command of discipline-specific nomenclature.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nomenclature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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That painting, Past Times (1997), appeared in Marshall’s traveling retrospective and was won by Combs, also known by the moniker Diddy, at Sotheby’s.—
Alex Greenberger for ARTNews,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Gravely lived up to that moniker Friday with a walk-off single for Santa Margarita in a 5-4 win over Los Alamitos in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals at Santa Margarita High.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Cooper Flagg is the headline name, but fellow five-star freshman Kon Knueppel is also worth taking note of, along with center Khaman Maluach.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Congress is once again targeting high-income professionals in the name of tax reform.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Suddenly, somewhat improbably, the Pacers are staring at their best shot to win an NBA title.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, voters gave Buster and MaryJane the regal titles of prince and princess, while the people's choice awards went to Devin and Bonney.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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This marks the furthest in advance that a National Special Security Event designation has ever been granted.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Officials urge patrons to check the manufacturer tags for weight limits, usage designations and U.S. Coast Guard lifejacket requirements.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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But few nicknames reach the height of the headless chicken monster.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The rocky bluffs make the waters particularly treacherous, earning the tip of Door County a wild nickname: Death’s Door.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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Foliage resembles miniature maple leaves, and so the plant has earned the appellation of flowering maple.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
17 May 2025
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Scotland and England became the United Kingdom through the Act of Union of 1707 and with it, the Lord of the Isles became another appellation for the Prince of Wales, the historic title for the male heir to the British throne.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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