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
Perhaps a little unfortunate given the recent bad publicity for a couple of different criminal networks using the same Matrix nomenclature.
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Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Color systems date back to at least the 17th century, but in the 19th century, an ornithologist named Robert Ridgway took issue with some of the existing nomenclature of colors, according to Daniel Lewis, who authored The Feathery Tribe, a biography of Ridgway.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
If one department creates its own unique nomenclature for entering new customer data and another department does the same, there could be years' worth of data that focuses on the same category.
—Robert Clark, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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Davey Winder, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Color systems date back to at least the 17th century, but in the 19th century, an ornithologist named Robert Ridgway took issue with some of the existing nomenclature of colors, according to Daniel Lewis, who authored The Feathery Tribe, a biography of Ridgway.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
If one department creates its own unique nomenclature for entering new customer data and another department does the same, there could be years' worth of data that focuses on the same category.
—Robert Clark, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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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 eight phases of the moon, in order, are: New moon Waxing crescent moon First quarter moon Waxing gibbous moon Full moon Waning gibbous moon Last quarter moon Waning crescent moon What are the names of full moons throughout the year?—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Rest assured, Hepburn’s legacy isn’t lost: A plaque out front bears the name of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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So to already be in that space with titles like that is pretty incredible.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
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But until another team knocks them off, the road to the title still runs through Boston.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Bibas, who presides at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and is serving as a trial judge by designation for this case in Delaware, was unpersuaded by Ross’ defenses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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While still rare, players more frequently file grievances to dispute their positional designation for the tag itself.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Loyal customers are known to call Tim Hortons by its nicknames — Timmie’s or Tim’s.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
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Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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Although chalk is predominantly found in the Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne, outcroppings occur in all the appellations.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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