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Definitions

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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Waiting outside an Amazon warehouse in New Delhi, Gaurav, a 23-year-old who goes by one name, said he often delivers to repeat customers, with many trips taking only two or three minutes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Love said Ms Parton was breathing and didn't look that badly injured and that she called out her name.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It’s similar to a shakshuka, but not close enough to call it by the same name.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Her first name Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hinduism, and she is a lifelong vegetarian.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

His real name is Ralph, but his parents nicknamed him in Ojibwe after Animal, from the Muppets, because he’s been pounding and tapping everything in reach since he was born.

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

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