noun
Etymology
Origin of nameplate
Example Sentences
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Through the decades, the Mustang nameplate has always been applied to two-door coupes and convertibles, save for some internal prototypes and design studies that Ford never put into production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“The administration wants to find a happy medium there, whether it’s a nameplate or a badge number,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
LNG facility is operating at or above nameplate capacity at the moment, so there’s less room for increased LNG production in response to the Iran conflict in the short term, Lacouture said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s luxury nameplate, was another bright spot.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
They were probably admiring his nameplate, Victor thought, a handsome black shiny sign with his name engraved in gold letters.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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