How to Use name in a Sentence

name

1 of 2 noun
Definition of namenext
Synonyms for namenext
  • Please write your name on this line.
  • I refused to give them my name.
  • We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa.
  • She registered at the hotel under a false name.
  • State your name and occupation.
  • This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name.
  • My full name is Susan Elaine Smith.
  • Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens.
  • The names of two teenage girls, 14 and 16, were not released.
    — Kathleen Foody, arkansasonline.com, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The name of the man who was killed has not yet been released.
    — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Each vamp holds one of the hats to have been stuffed with either names or dares.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 8 Nov. 2023
  • People just see her name on the ballot and vote for it.
    — Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The artist barely appears in the book, and never by name.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The student's name has not been released due to their age.
    — Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Roger Moore famously starred in the 1960s British TV series of the same name.
    — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The series was Batman, based on the classic comic book of the same name.
    — David Paone, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • The album’s release will coincide with a film of the same name.
    — William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2024
  • The public was able to vote on the five names on a special webpage for the kids, which drew a total of 3,300 votes.
    — The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
  • Their work is not to be found in the works that bear their name, but rather in the places where the works are situated and the act of being in those places.
    — Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The agency did not provide the minor’s age, gender or name.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The names listed are of those who reported a burglary and the dates are when the crime is believed to have taken place.
    — The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Let it not be overlooked that the kid literally has CH in his name.
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2023
  • The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
  • All names from the heyday of Las Vegas, names that now are but grainy memories on YouTube.
    — USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • To be sure, go into your device's settings, click on your name, then iCloud.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 June 2023
  • The judge also asked Biden to verify his full name on the indictment.
    — Stefanie Dazio, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2024
  • In earlier statements, lawyers for the family spelled the name Nael.
    — Time, 29 June 2023
  • The 17-year-old suspect, who is now in custody, had filled out a request on the website and included the name of the child, where the child lived and where the child could be found.
    — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • Ancient art Today, the names of the artists who crafted these ancient works are unknown.
    — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Zolpidem is the generic name for the sleeping pill Ambien.
    — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
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name

2 of 2 verb
  • Can you name the person who attacked you?
  • All of the authors named above were influenced by his work.
  • A man named James Smith is on the phone.
  • She was named to replace him as the company's vice president.
  • We named our daughter “Mary” in honor of her grandmother.
  • The aptly named HMS “Victorious” helped the British Royal Navy win an important victory.
  • The park across from the church was named in her honor.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The horse named for the album turned out to be very real.
    — Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023
  • That call had come from that friend of Jade's — a man named Adam Siplyak.
    — Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • This was known as the Oslo peace process, named for the city where the secret talks took place.
    — Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Head coach Brian Daboll was named the AP coach of the year.
    — Tyler Dragon, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Because he was not charged, The Star is not naming him.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Over he years, Gilbert was named to no fewer than eight halls of fame.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The second article named Fong as the source of the documents.
    — Tracy Wang, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2023
  • Guadalupe is named after the Texas river that runs from the south-central part of the state down to the Gulf of Mexico.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • As of Thursday night, no charges had been announced and no suspects had been named.
    — Nouran Salahieh, CNN, 16 Feb. 2024
  • When the suspect still refused to exit, the K-9, a Dutch shepherd named Rex, was deployed.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Two Greater Cincinnati restaurants have recently been named some of the best in the Midwest.
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2023
  • No new host has been named, but Oprah Winfrey will make a guest appearance.
    — Sophia Nguyen, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Depending on when it is named, it could be called Ophelia or Philippe.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Sep. 2023
  • To smooth things over, the governor pledged to name a Black woman to fill the next Senate vacancy.
    — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • One question came from a young Italian person named Giona.
    — Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner, 25 July 2023
  • The report doesn’t name the team member or describe the circumstances.
    — Jill Martin, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
  • The event caps off a monumental year for the pop star, including Swift being named Time’s Person of the Year.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2023
  • That would be the senior women’s squad, led by a goal-scoring machine named Rosie Hughes.
    — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2023
  • On the market are hot pink weekender bags, hot pink hard-shell rollers, and hot pink cosmetic cases, just to name a few.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 June 2023
  • An 86-year-old man named Bill danced every dance, as did a woman in a cowboy hat who told me she’s been there every night for 20 years.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Trent Perry of Harvard-Westlake has been named the Gatorade state player of the year in basketball. . .
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The two actors star as neighbors-turned-lovers — a screenwriter named Adam (Scott) and the enigmatic Harry (Mescal).
    — Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The newest shots target an omicron variant named XBB.1.5.
    — Wire Services, Dallas News, 11 Sep. 2023

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