naming

Example Sentences

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People are generally much better at reading words than naming ink colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Su and other members and advisers of the administration have considered or interviewed several candidates in recent months, according to people familiar with the matter, but aren’t close to naming anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The Salvadoran breakfast blended the two, a stage outside the U.S. spotlight, with Suozzi navigating the overlap awkwardly as he and his fellows sang The Fellowship’s praises, without naming it or divulging many details.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

At some point in the naming process, someone in her circle asked Grohl if she was making a plea.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Complicating matters is the fact that there are several competing systems for naming cadences.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones