DESIGNATION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

designation

noun

ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən

Definition of designation

as in moniker

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 appointment

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 designation With no injury designation, wide receiver Ladd McConkey appears set for his first action since late September. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Trump donor Eric Deters recently told The Wall Street Journal that, just months before her designation as ambassador, Guilfoyle asked him to cover her $100,000 American Express credit card bill. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 15 Oct. 2026 Brands must communicate the percentage and explain what the program’s regenerative designation means, either on the product or via a QR code or digital product page. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The bottom line is that El Niño is a naturally occurring phenomenon that takes place about every three to seven years, with a minority of these events becoming strong enough to earn the informal designation of a super El Niño. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for designation

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Noun

Kristian Matsson, who records under the moniker The Tallest Man on Earth, is both blessed and cursed by having arrived nearly fully formed.

— David Harris, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
The three-parter’s original title is Diana Unheard, and it is being sold internationally with that moniker.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of moniker

Noun

Van Hoorebeeck, who was 37 years old at the time of her appointment, had spent five years as creative and brand director for the Danish brand &Tradition based in Copenhagen, after a stint as head of interior design for The Office Group.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Al Hassan describes a doctor’s appointment where the doctor can review the patient’s history and risk information before deciding on treatment.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 58-key, six-story hotel takes its name from the Jazz Age term for a singer, and its design evokes the sleek grandeur of the Streamline Moderne movement.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of name

Noun

No other reporter was available or willing to take the assignment.

— Richard Nichols, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
This defense needs to find a way to make quarterbacks uncomfortable without becoming blitz crazy, and that means Chop Robinson, Josh Uche and Malik Herring must step up and win more of their 1-on-1 assignments.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

All new titles are scheduled to be available for simulcast on the MBC Shahid app.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
That’s exactly what happened last fall when Smith’s two-out, 11th-inning home run in Game 7 of the World Series helped the Dodgers win a second straight title.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

The technologies themselves aren't changing, but NASA's effort to implement the nomenclature introduces new obstacles for scientific communication and the agency's digital infrastructure.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Under this nomenclature, Fredonia would be the poetic and literary term, and denizens of the nation would be called Fredonians, or more colloquially, Fredes.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nomenclature

Noun

Soon, Senior is the new leader of his son’s gang, winning hearts and minds with ’Nam stories and chummy nicknames.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
But whether calling him by first name, last name, both or by nickname, just make sure to put respect on the Lakers forward’s game that’s too varied to fit in a single position.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of nickname

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
LoCascio says there are fewer than 60 acres of it planted in the tiny appellation, but it was known to Pliny the Elder 2,000 years ago.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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