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noun

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of name
1
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 names
Noun
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 Jokilehto advised that invitations should list the names of the people in the household that are invited. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 What concerns me is how little most of us know about the profiles being built around our names. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The White House released the names of the bishops in the photos. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Political boogeymen get names (Red Menace, death panels); financial ones get numbers. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Companies supplying power and equipment for the buildout have been hit hard — names like GE Vernova, Bloom Energy, Vistra and Quanta Services all suffered steep declines during the recent selloff. — Deena Zaidi,nick Wells, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Cult members lived in makeshift homes of polythene sheeting and thatch that Mackenzie divided into areas with biblical names like Jerusalem and Judea. — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Verb
Morgan Stanley names Seagate a top pick Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $1,200 per share from $1,187. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 The suit names Jose Javier Rodriguez, who is running against Uthmeier for attorney general. — Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit also names Greenberg, another man and businesses tied to Greenberg’s family. — Ed White, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit also names Greenberg, another man, and businesses tied to Greenberg's family. — CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Material necessity plainly matters, as does the conviction that daughter names something a family cannot simply revoke. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Within days, her complaint – which names fraternity members and others, and blames Cornell and its police department for failure to act on her original report – became a focus of intense public attention. — Scott Baldauf, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 The federal tort claim names DHS and ICE because an ICE officer shot González. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 The complaint also names Cornell, fraternity entities, Doe’s sorority and a local bar, among others, alleging failures to protect her. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for names
  1. monikers
  2. insults
  3. faces
  4. reputations
  5. celebrities
  6. labels
  7. mentions
  8. nominates
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
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Noun
  • The incident reportedly started after a group sitting behind McHenry started shouting insults toward Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma about his fiancée, Winnie Harlow.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The debate was somewhat tamer than the two candidates' first faceoff earlier this month, which featured insults and interruptions in virtually every answer.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The women wore maroon unitards with subtle puffed sleeves, while Danchig-Waring’s tank unitard featured two faces in profile, each hugging a side of his waist.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Lake Mead and Lake Powell are the visible faces of the Southwest’s critical water problem, as the Colorado River — which supplies water to nearly 40 million people — shrinks due to a combination of climate change and human demand.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of faces
Noun
  • The teams combined for just 51 points after halftime, a much better fit for their defensive reputations.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The two younger actors might not have those lengthy careers but their talent easily justifies their growing reputations (Keery from Stranger Things, Rabe from, among other credits, American Horror Story and a fine roster of stage performances).
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of reputations
Noun
  • Catering to VICs and celebrities, Lepire says that her clients are often planning for rarefied parties, and come to Timeless Vixen to source vintage couture pieces that will elevate their look.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • She was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2010 and was among the first celebrities honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrities
Verb
  • The graph correctly labels the resumption of large-scale strikes on that date, followed by a continuous rise in diesel prices to the record heights experienced over the past month.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, the Chuk box houses a series of three shelves that vary in depth to the extent that Chuk labels them a shelf, a tray and a drawer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of labels
Verb
  • The document specifically mentions AI tutors and assistance for students falling behind in the curriculum.
    — Dmytro Korchevskyi, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Curry mentions that some water utilities have even implemented mandatory bans on winter lawn watering and spray irrigation because of severe drought and low reservoir levels, including Denver Water—the largest water utility in Colorado.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mentions
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  • If the vacancy remains, district judges may appoint a prosecutor to serve until the president nominates and the Senate confirms a replacement.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Each team nominates one player annually, and the winner is honored during the World Series.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
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“Names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/names. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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