as in moniker
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
the nomenclature, "tuxedo," derives from the fact that the jacket first became popular in the resort area of Tuxedo Park, New York
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Recent Examples of nomenclature
The research nomenclature for AI hallucinations refers to the out-of-thin-air types as HK-, while the misses-the-boat are known as HK+.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Model 2 – nomenclature used by analysts to designate a low-cost Tesla – was supposed to be a revolutionary low-cost vehicle that used Tesla’s latest and greatest manufacturing technology to reduce production costs.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The nomenclature for the model comes from the engine’s number of cylinders and its volume—in this case a straight-eight mill with a little over 2,300 cc of displacement (2,336 cc to be exact).
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Abiding by Soviet-era nomenclature rules, spacecraft that remain in orbit around the Earth are dubbed Kosmos, followed by a number—in this case, Kosmos 482.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Model 2 – nomenclature used by analysts to designate a low-cost Tesla – was supposed to be a revolutionary low-cost vehicle that used Tesla’s latest and greatest manufacturing technology to reduce production costs.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
The nomenclature for the model comes from the engine’s number of cylinders and its volume—in this case a straight-eight mill with a little over 2,300 cc of displacement (2,336 cc to be exact).
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Abiding by Soviet-era nomenclature rules, spacecraft that remain in orbit around the Earth are dubbed Kosmos, followed by a number—in this case, Kosmos 482.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomenclature
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Dunham’s husband and co-creator Luis Felber is a musician, who performs under the moniker Attawalpa.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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McClain's moniker is named after Bernie Madoff, the former Nasdaq chairman who masterminded the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history by defrauding thousands of investors.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The Trump Administration’s executive orders on nuclear energy gut regulation in the name of efficiency and cost-cuts.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Buckwheat 6 grams per cup cooked; gluten-free; complete protein Despite its name, buckwheat, which originated in central and western China, isn’t actually related to wheat.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Recruiting at that position (something Arsenal failed to do for longer than was healthy) is regarded as the cure to Arteta’s inability to win more major trophies to add to his FA Cup five years ago — the Premier League title most of all.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Legacy job titles and career paths are swiftly entering extinction, and will be entirely obsolete by 2030.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Remember, beneficiary designations on retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death accounts supersede your will and do not go through probate.—
Patti Brennan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The class-action designation was key: The US Supreme Court recently limited the power of judges to impose such nationwide injunctions, except in cases seeking to block the president’s policies through class action lawsuits.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
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The 18-year-old, who goes by the nickname Eliza rather than Elizabeth, opened up about the emotional tug of war between honoring her own identity and meeting her family’s expectations in a recent Reddit post.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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This new mission statement plays on one of Superman’s nicknames: The Man of Tomorrow.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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Gleaming white amid the vibrant neon milieu of Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a renowned literary hotel, an appellation rare if not unique in South Florida.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Nomenclature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomenclature. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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