DESIGNATION Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

designation

noun

ˌde-zig-ˈnā-shən

Definition of designation

as in moniker

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

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as in appointment

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

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Recent Examples of designation Comprehensive sanctions ended in June 2025; the designation was the last major legal barrier to American investment. — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 In an interview earlier this month, Westlake Mayor Kim Greaves told the Star-Telegram’s media partner WFAA the land designation has been in place since the ‘90s. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 She was not listed as out for the game with an injury designation. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026 Mica’s death has been ruled a suicide, although some friends and family in the documentary struggle with that designation when considering her quality of life while married to, then separated from, John-Paul. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for designation

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Noun

At this early juncture, the O’Hare Flyer needs a Chicago train daddy, to borrow the moniker famously given to the British transit executive Andy Byford, who now is leading the overhaul of New York’s Penn Station.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Unlike Pluto's naming, when the public suggested monikers for the new planet, the public didn't participate in the scientific process of its recategorization.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of moniker

Noun

The announcement followed Tilbury’s 2022 appointment as the trust’s ambassador for enterprise and coincided with its 50th anniversary gala, held in New York.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
He was then succeeded by Jorg Schmadtke a year later, who was employed on a short-term basis ahead of Richard Hughes’s appointment in 2024.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

The cops don’t entirely buy that their serial killer is a high-school student, even as Bret identifies Robert by name.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Under the map labeled with Strong's name, the northernmost part of the Central zone would be extended west to I-430.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of name

Noun

At least one of those pieces is expected to be infielder Josh Smith, who rejoined Toronto on Sunday after a brief rehab assignment.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Elwood’s assignment in Vegas in September 2009 was to keep the younger Gadhafi’s name out of the headlines.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of assignment

Noun

Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

Many women-forward organizations are rightfully changing their nomenclature and their audience to be inclusive of non-binary and trans women, because that’s a whole other subsection that is often more ignored.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 Aug. 2026
Public-health officials coined a nonjudgmental nomenclature that persists to this day.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of nomenclature

Noun

LoCascio says there are fewer than 60 acres of it planted in the tiny appellation, but it was known to Pliny the Elder 2,000 years ago.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
With about 1,200 total producers in Barolo and 425 in Barbaresco—both of which make wine using the finicky Nebbiolo grape—very few grow grapes and make wine in both appellations.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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