DESIGNATIONS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

designations

noun

plural of designation

as in monikers

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 appointments

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 designations Cincinnati comes out of its bye without any injury game designations, while Baltimore will again start Tyler Huntley with Lamar Jackson ruled out. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Wrigley View Rooftop maintains that the Cubs haven’t explained the rationale for opposing the removal of confidentiality designations. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Those designations can play an important role in determining where certain assets go, so they should generally be reviewed periodically and after major life changes. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The United States, through representative Jennifer Locetta, said Washington will continue to consider designations through the Security Council. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 The new designations are aimed at further limiting Iran's ability to transport and profit from petroleum and petrochemicals. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Notably, Congress gave the DC Circuit appeals court exclusive jurisdiction to review procurement actions taken under Section 4713 designations. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2026 Because of the multiple designations the Pentagon used to issue the label, the DC and California courts’ rulings were based on different statutory authorities. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 Legacy planning is more than just wills, trusts and beneficiary designations. — Luis Miletti, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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Noun

These practices have made some industries a permanent part of the country’s political fabric, and given rise to unflattering monikers like Big Oil or Big Pharma or Big Food.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
The legendary playwright has penned dramatic productions with some of the most popular monikers of all time, including Jessica and Olivia.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of monikers

Noun

Von Ferdinand had allegedly canceled all of her other appointments.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Between zipping around to market appointments and fashion weeks, shooting new campaigns, and booking it across the world for interviews and events, the fashion set knows its way around a travel accessory.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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But in reviewing state contracts for the facility and campaign contributions made to Uthmeier and the political committee behind him, familiar names cropped up, and one $250,000 check stood out — and not just for its sheer size.

— Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of names

Noun

The opposite is true of Kane, who has been breaking goalscoring records in Germany and winning titles with Bayern Munich.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
The company, which brought together EST Studios and N8, has offices in Los Angeles and Bangkok and has sold and distributed more than 60 titles across over 100 territories.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of titles

Noun

Regardless of a brand’s intent, sneakerheads love to coin unofficial nicknames for sneakers and often do so with monikers derived from pop-culture.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
The Irish band — Bono, the Edge, and two other guys who didn't get the memo on cool nicknames — will play at halftime during Netflix's Thanksgiving Eve game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of nicknames

Noun

Included are Left Bank communes like Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, and Pessac-Léognan, Right Bank stalwarts Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, and sweet-wine appellations Sauternes and Barsac.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjacent to the Oakville Grocery, the facility offers more than 85 Napa wines in a historic, immersive space that teaches wine lovers about Napa’s history and appellations.

— Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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