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named

ADJECTIVE
having as a name
Synonyms
STRONGEST
titled
STRONG
baptized called christened denominated designated dubbed entitled labeled specified tagged termed
WEAK
appellated
ADJECTIVE
chosen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appointed
STRONG
announced anointed approved assigned authorized called certified chosen commissioned consecrated declared delegated deputed drafted elected entrusted favored nominated opted ordained pegged picked preferred sanctioned selected supported vested
WEAK
decided upon settled on tabbed

Example Sentences

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Their "five blessings" have been named Naif, Ammar, Munzir, Nazira, and Ansar.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

He named it Avalon after the storybook world of King Arthur, he told Architectural Digest in 2004.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Thursday’s ruling on Section 122 of the Trade Act was narrow in scope, applying only to the two small businesses named in the case and some states.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Part of the accusation was aimed at a cocker spaniel the Nixons were given by a supporter that his six-year-old daughter Tricia had named Checkers.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Our Tribal Youth Council adviser had pointed out that the real tribe named in the story hadn’t received any compensation.

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