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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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His name appears just below Dhillon’s on filings in the department’s lawsuits demanding that states hand over voter lists that contain sensitive personal information.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Online privacy includes children's name, age and address as well as photos, browsing history, voice notes, and social media and gaming activity, the ICO said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The species name ferox means "fierce," and its behavior lives up to that description.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

TMZ reported that Lil Nas X — birth name Montero Hill — will be cleared of his four felony counts if he complies with treatment and commits no other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Or at least overheard my name spoken since we were seated only one row in front of her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.