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nomenclatures

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plural of nomenclature

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a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York

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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
The monikers Bella and Luna have consistently vied for the top spot, with Max topping the charts in 2022, before being unseated by Milo.

— Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

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According to Dundy, rebellion against their father defined much of the future filmmaker’s life, which unfolded as a struggle for freedom characterized by bold actions and boldface names.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Those names can be drafted in the middle rounds as upside options in an offense that is expected to take another step forward.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

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Putellas’ new team-mate Nikita Parris, who has won two top-tier titles and a Champions League in her career, suggests an athlete’s mental steel endures regardless of the context.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Tom Brady’s 23-season NFL career includes seven Super Bowl titles, three MVP awards, numerous endorsements with lifestyle brands like Ugg, and the distinction as the greatest player ever.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

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Your beneficiary designations on accounts with direct beneficiaries, including retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death bank and brokerage accounts.

— Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The designations in question impacted business leaders and firms operating out of China, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Turkey, and Greece.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026

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Voting is underway for the Official State Dish Registry, which aims to be a permanent record of the foods that help define each state's identity, much like state birds and nicknames.

— James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
As to whether Sassnitz shakes off its nicknames from last year, that partly depends on what happens this weekend.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

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