appellation
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The appellation Champagne includes 319 localities to the east of Paris where the soil and climatic conditions were suited to producing the three varieties of grapes used in making the sparkling wine.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
In arraying himself against adversaries no matter the cost, he has earned an appellation Robert Bolt gave Sir Thomas More: a man for all seasons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“My name is Austin Richard Post,” he said, dropping his government appellation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
That appellation would imply that the reptiles are likely to attack without provocation.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 3, 2024
The lake makes it windy, hence its appellation: the Windy City.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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