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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
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.
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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
Brandon Gomes, a former pitcher who is now L.A.’s general manager, clarified the nomenclature.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Ideally, this person can translate Kauffman’s ideas into insider nomenclature and draw from institutional knowledge to support, course-correct or build on his speculations.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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
Brandon Gomes, a former pitcher who is now L.A.’s general manager, clarified the nomenclature.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Ideally, this person can translate Kauffman’s ideas into insider nomenclature and draw from institutional knowledge to support, course-correct or build on his speculations.
—Andréa Morris, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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The musician recently revealed that Hurry Up Tomorrow will likely be his final album under the moniker of the Weeknd.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
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There are some more singular monikers among the remaining clubs.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Acosta’s name has come up in the past as a potential candidate for the chopping block.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
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From her birth story to the origin of her name, here's everything to know about Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's daughter Bambi.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Frandsen’s haunting title encapsulates the experience of countless people.Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Michigan’s title was a monument to Jim Harbaugh’s ability to scout and develop, building a title-worthy roster in a manner seldom seen in modern college football.David Ubben, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The sanctuary designation, which generally describes places that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration, did not garner much attention back then.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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El Salvador’s first TPS designation, the first designation since the program was enacted to law, came in 1990 amid the country’s civil war.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
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The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.David Ornstein, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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But nobody could deny the men’s enthusiasm and gumption, and members of the Hooligan Navy came to embrace the nickname with pride.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Van Herpen joins a small clutch of brands that stage only one couture show a year, which include Balenciaga, Thom Browne and Maison Margiela, though only the latter is allowed to use the haute couture appellation that’s governed by strict rules.Miles Socha, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
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Top winemakers in Bourgueil, an appellation known for brilliant cabernet franc reds, voted last summer to push for a high-quality designation for their chenin blanc.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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