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 That designation requires vinegar to be made using fresh apples. — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 Such a designation constitutes one of our era’s most respectable distinctions. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 But for my family, and all those who see their lineage in Roots, this genre designation changes its meaning not one bit. — Anne Haley, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 The designation carries a distinct, often personal connotation. — Klara Auerbach, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for designation

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Noun

Taylor, who raised more than $280,000 in his bid to unseat Simpson, goes by the moniker Matt the Welder to highlight his working-class upbringing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The final album Yasiin Bey recorded under the Mos Def moniker, arrived at the beginning of Barack Obama’s first term.

— David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of moniker

Noun

Like the iconoclastic comedian, Block was Jewish, with a knowledge of Yiddish, which had been deemed advantageous for the assignment.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The lawsuit claimed that she was demoted to weekend desk shifts and, although she was told the assignment was temporary until a replacement was hired, no person was.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

The soundtrack has generated more than 15 billion streams worldwide, while the film became the only title to spend 52 consecutive weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In the final of the 2014 edition, Germany lifted its fourth title after a 1-0 extra-time win against Lionel Messi's Argentina.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

Many women-forward organizations are rightfully changing their nomenclature and their audience to be inclusive of non-binary and trans women, because that’s a whole other subsection that is often more ignored.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Public-health officials coined a nonjudgmental nomenclature that persists to this day.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of nomenclature

Noun

In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Some people go so far as to repeat the nickname incredulously, or to make fun of it.

— Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of nickname

Noun

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
With about 1,200 total producers in Barolo and 425 in Barbaresco—both of which make wine using the finicky Nebbiolo grape—very few grow grapes and make wine in both appellations.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of appellation

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