Synonyms of designations

designations

noun

plural of designation

1

as in monikers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monikers
• names
• titles
• nomenclatures
• nicknames
• appellations
• epithets
• surnames
• denominations
• appellatives
• pseudonyms
• denotations
• banners
• handles
• cognomens
• compellations
• labels
• first names
• forenames
• Christian names
• sobriquets
• given names
• family names
• aliases
• tags
• patronymics
• baptismal names
• diminutives
• maiden names
• middle names
• trademarks
• pen names
• brand names
• binomials
• misnomers
• trade names
• rubrics
• vernaculars
• monomials
• trivial names
• matronymics
• bynames
• cryptonyms
• hypocorisms
• noms de guerre
• noms de plume

2

as in appointments

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointments
• assignments
• jobs
• positions
• nominations
• elections
• commissions
• situations
• offices
• rankings
• placements
• stations
• authorizations
• billets
• delegations
• investments
• spots
• places
• choices
• destinations
• gigs
• installations
• selections
• installments
• emplacements
• ordinations
• investitures
• inductions
• deputations
• anointments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• dismissals
• firings
• expulsions
• depositions
• rejections
• dismissions
• removals
• ejections
• evictions
• blackballs
• overthrows
• ousters
• dethronements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designations

With little comment from the state panel and no public testimony, the Cabinet voted to apply domestic or foreign terrorist designations to a series of groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the Muslim Brotherhood and antifa. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Notably, Congress gave the DC Circuit appeals court exclusive jurisdiction to review procurement actions taken under Section 4713 designations. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2026

Because of the multiple designations the Pentagon used to issue the label, the DC and California courts’ rulings were based on different statutory authorities. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

Legacy planning is more than just wills, trusts and beneficiary designations. — Luis Miletti, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The campaign also introduces shoppers to BluePass, the certification mark replacing the Bluesign Product and Bluesign Approved designations. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Similar to the famed Michelin Stars awarded to restaurants, the tire maker’s hospitality guide gives one-, two- and three-key designations to hotels based on the evaluations of anonymous inspectors. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Sukin said these designations, which lead Texas and the Southwest region, reflect the skill, compassion and commitment of its physicians, nurses, researchers and staff. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

The event features more than 300 teams and results in 1,200 culinary champion designations. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026