appellation
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When answering the phone, the staff found they had to refer to the magazine as “M-S magazine” because the appellation was still so unfamiliar in the culture that few recognized the sound of the word.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
A French wine maker has hailed the impact of his Sancerre appearing in Taylor Swift's latest documentary which looks set to deepen America's love affair with the famed Loire appellation.
From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 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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