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Definitions

name

[neym] / neɪm /

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

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

Example Sentences

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That left little time for her to form a campaign team, build her name recognition and persuade voters that she would be the best choice to lead the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At the start of the interviews, shown on Monday morning, Sir Jeffrey gave his full name and date of birth.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We looked for non-carious cervical lesions – a name for tissue loss at the tooth neck not caused by decay.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The building in the nation's capital that houses the Kennedy Center continues, however, to display Trump's name on its facade for the time being.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Working independently, they both revisit the work of Robert Hooke, the microscope observer who came up with the name cell in 1665.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

name

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