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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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There were "people we know by name and know their fathers, we cannot provide anything for them".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He thanked Sharif and Munir by name, saying they "did an amazing job and really tried to help us and the Iranians bridge the gap and get to a deal."

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Can you share the name of the album?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“The Church cannot remain silent when violence is justified in the name of security or when religious language is used to legitimize it,” saying that the church must “defend moral clarity.”

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Mom takes her mother’s name tag from her pocket and studies it, then sighs and hands it to Maggie.

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