name
noun
a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
self-named
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a word derived from
name.
Example Sentences
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Francis is Hegseth’s military assistant—and that’s his key credential as far as the self-named “secretary of war” is concerned.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
“He really was the monarch and owned the airwaves,” says Eric Andre, 41, who studied the master before launching his self-named Adult Swim show in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2024
These are elements that a self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want to see.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mother and father, and her nearly lifelong step-parents, Tara Petito and Jim Schmidt, sat down for an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw that aired Tuesday on his self-named show.
From Fox News ● Oct. 5, 2021
"It's what I call a highly exaggerated account of your self-named misdeeds," returned Grace.
From Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower
