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noun

Definition of namesnext
plural of name
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as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known introduced himself and then asked what my name was

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as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings quit calling her names

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as in faces
outward and often deceptive indication a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

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as in reputations
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general has a good name among fellow marine biologists

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as in celebrities
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening

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names

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verb

present tense third-person singular of name
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as in labels
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

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as in mentions
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio

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as in nominates
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university

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as in picks
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price

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as in sets
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there

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as in figures
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
  1. monikers
  2. reputations
  3. celebrities
  4. mentions
  5. sets
  6. appearances
  7. personalities
  8. appoints
Noun
  • Both my first and middle names were hand-me-downs, the monikers of my parents' good friends.
    April Wallace, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • These monikers are about right now, in this moment, and importantly, are self-generated, as in, parents are making them up to suit their own tastes and goals.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • Some, like his New York flagship Jean-Georges, have retained their high reputations, others are copycats set with menus of his signature dishes, and some are downright mediocre.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Other pace cars used over the years with grand reputations and names now only seen in history books included Stutz, Marmon 6, Duesenberg, Cole V8, Rickenbacker 8, Studebaker President, Hudson, Nash, plus almost all the Big Three makes.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of reputations
Noun
  • So often on social media, companies and sales managers rely on celebrities to promote their products or even experts in a particular industry.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Welcome to State of the Suit, a new Robb Report series in which writer and menswear stylist Caroline Reilly examines the sartorial choices of candidates, celebrities, and other movers and shakers.
    Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of celebrities
Verb
  • Bic’s official announcement specifically mentions candles but doesn’t go into details about other use cases.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The joint statement only mentions wages.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of mentions
Verb
  • The flavor profile of the wet martini also sets it apart from its drier counterpart.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Anthony Davis sets a ball screen for Austin Reaves, drawing two defenders on the ball and opening Davis to roll into the paint.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sets
Noun
  • Which is why those Big Noon appearances are so important.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Ferrara served as an alumni ambassador for the Dodgers since 2009 and was still making appearances for the organization this year.
    Staff and news service reports, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of appearances
Noun
  • The resulting conflict between their different cultures and personalities is so standard, the script could have been copied and pasted from other situation comedies.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The contrast in personalities makes for powerful television.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of personalities
Verb
  • While the President appoints Fed governors, their terms are relatively long, often spanning the presidential terms of both parties.
    Stuart Robertson, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The executive also appoints members of most boards and commissions subject to County Board approval.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
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