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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
Of course, those big franchise films did come up, and Saldaña offered some new perspective on her designation as a sci-fi standout and a franchise queen.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
White residents claimed Black residents were circulating a petition supporting the designation.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The designation comes four years after a mob of Trump supporters rioted at the Capitol, where the certification takes place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The agency to date has only granted the designation to 44 countries and one territory.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
White residents claimed Black residents were circulating a petition supporting the designation.
—Erin Alberty, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
The designation comes four years after a mob of Trump supporters rioted at the Capitol, where the certification takes place.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The agency to date has only granted the designation to 44 countries and one territory.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The moniker is derived from a manipulation of Japanese folklore that became popular following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan that led to the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown, Frable said.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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That moniker — inspired as much by Gerwig’s thoughtful reflection on girlhood as sweeping support for pop stars like Taylor Swift and Beyoncé — would have seemed premature if it had actually been followed by the election of the first U.S. woman president in 2024.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Their appointments complete a year of change, part of the succession planning in top management by chairman and founder Johann Rupert.Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Nov. 2024
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Vought, whose appointment requires Senate confirmation, wrote the chapter on executive power in Project 2025, the policy blueprint created by the conservative Heritage Foundation.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Rodrigo just wrapped her Guts World Tour, which supported her sophomore album of the same name.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Three years later, overturning the ban against college athletes making money from their name, image and likeness (also known as NIL) is having major payoffs.Tanya Chen, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
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The assignment would let Curtis, a moderate on energy and climate issues, stay active in the Senate in discussions about the IRA and climate-friendly trade policy.Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Beyond photography Traveling was always a part of Doman’s life, whether for sports games, other assignments or with family.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Last season Bayer Leverkusen won its first-ever league title—a momentous occasion for a club that was always a bridesmaid but never a bride.Paolo Confino, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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At present, Rihanna’s second-longest-charting title on the U.K. albums list remains Loud.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Though dramatic in nomenclature, a bomb cyclone is a low pressure system found north of the tropics and south of the Arctic that deepens, or intensifies, very rapidly over a 24-hour period.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some aficionados will argue that three complications is just a complicated watch, but four—and more certainly five—qualifies for the grand complication nomenclature.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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These are the direct descendants of the original U.S. Army 3.5-inch M-1 Rocket Launcher from WWII, universally known by it's nickname of 'Bazooka'.David Hambling, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The law bans most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detected, hence the heartbeat nickname.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the bling of prestige cognac brands, or appellations such as armagnac, many consumers don’t understand what brandy is.Claire Dodd, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Rita Hills Chardonnay, which is sourced from four different vineyards within the appellation.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Designation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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