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noun

ˈnām How to pronounce name (audio)
Definition of namenext
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as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known introduced himself and then asked what my name was

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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings quit calling her names

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as in face
outward and often deceptive indication a celebrity who is the head of the charitable organization in name only

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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general has a good name among fellow marine biologists

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as in star
a person who is widely known and usually much talked about managed to get several names to appear at the restaurant's opening

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verb

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as in to label
to give a name to decided to name her new puppy "Bubbles"

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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically I don't want to name anyone in particular, but someone in this room fiddled with my car's radio

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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty was named the provost of the university

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as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities you don't like my offer? Just name your price

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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority you name the date and I'll make sure I'm there

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as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration they finally named a date for the wedding

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adjective

as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge the university's physics department boasts a number of name physicists

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Recent Examples of name
Noun
Most names were redacted, but the records identified contacts associated with reporters from CNN, the Washington Post, Politico, and Just the News, according to the task force. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026 There were over 100 names crossed out, Murakami said, representing businesses that once existed in Sacramento’s Japantown but were now gone. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
Meta’s Muse agent mascot, named Jolly, is a fuzzy, chubby, rosy-cheeked creature that’s part-Labubu, part-Squishmallow. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 But the decision to portray an unemployed moocher as a young, white, cheeseball-chomping gamer named Brad upset some conservative commentators last week. — Laura Turbay, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Although pancake mix and syrup are not sold out in most stores, most popular or name brand items are harder to come by. — Dallas News, 26 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for name
Recent Examples of Synonyms for name
  1. moniker
  2. insult
  3. face
  4. reputation
  5. star
  6. label
  7. mention
  8. nominate
Noun
  • Flip it over, and the caseback is home to the classic 007 moniker.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Stockley, known by her online moniker DaniBabes, shares candid takes on relationships, nightlife, and travel, and also features in the upcoming Netflix reality show Outside.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of moniker
Noun
  • A lot of that is studying how dry bone, fresh bone, bone that is exposed to different types of forces will react to different types of insults.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Still, Nintendo understands, more than most of its rivals, that family-friendly gaming doesn’t have to be an insult.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of insult
Noun
  • Perched high in the cliffs, built into the rock face overlooking the sea, and within view of the sweet fishing village of Conca dei Marini, the property is just a quick drive to Amalfi, but still feels a million miles away from the tourists.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As the hundreds of thousands of people made their way down the narrow roads following the politician, a few rerouted into the industry event, still carrying big flags and with faces lit up with hope.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of face
Noun
  • Mercury in your 10th House squares Mars in your partnership zone, so another person’s needs or opinions may push against your plans, reputation, or sense of direction.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • After all, the $185 billion company built its reputation on American pickups and SUVs.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of reputation
Noun
  • And the pop star has been collecting some major co-signs along the way.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In his first role following his military service, Song Kang (Sweet Home) stars as Kang Pi-o, the perfectionist grandson of a renowned maestro whose mother pushes him to be the very best.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of star
Verb
  • The fanbase has been labeled as hateful by the media, opposing players and even A'ja Wilson's mom.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Suddenly, she got labeled as having bipolar disorder instead.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of label
Verb
  • As mentioned, Explora is the only luxury lodge in Patagonia National Park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • What the instructions neglected to mention was that there were two State Farm signs in the alley.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Stray Kids have not previously been nominated for any Grammy Awards, despite being a mainstay in K-pop.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Before that was Duplicity and in 2007 his sensational Oscar-nominated Michael Clayton.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
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