names

NOUN

title given to something, someone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand flag label nickname sign signature style term

STRONG

agnomen alias appellation autograph cognomen denomination designation epithet eponym handle head heading matronymic moniker monogram namesake patronymic pseudonym rubric sobriquet surname tag

WEAK

agname autonym compellation nom de guerre nom de plume nomen pen name pet name place name prenomen proper name stage name trade name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

fame, distinction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

character note reputation

STRONG

credit eminence esteem honor praise renown rep report repute

Antonyms

STRONG

censure condemnation dishonor disrespect ill repute

WEAK

unknown

NOUN

celebrity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

personality star

STRONG

entertainer headliner hero lion luminary notability notable somebody superstar

WEAK

big name celeb

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

VERB

give a title

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call designate dub identify nickname

STRONG

baptize characterize christen classify define denominate entitle label nomenclature style tag term ticket title

WEAK

cognominate give a handle put tag on

Antonyms

WEAK

ignore neglect

VERB

choose, designate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

announce appoint cite declare elect identify list make mention nominate recognize refer to select single out suggest

STRONG

classify commission connote delegate denote index instance mark peg remark signify slot specify tab tag tap

WEAK

pin down point to put down for put finger on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore refuse reject

WEAK

neglect

Example Sentences

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Mishra said there are two things to consider: First, shares of the private company are likely a small portion of an ETF’s overall holdings and are mixed in with other names.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Most fashion names who show at Milan Fashion Week have already gone fur-free, including the Armani Group, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada, but a major holdout has been Fendi, which began as a furrier.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

It is the legal showdown that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, against each other.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Among the names the rumor mill has coalesced around at one time or another are Idris Elba, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi and Callum Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

You do all your favorite skills, with names like “angel” and “ankle drop,” names that sometimes frighten you when you’re on the ground.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith