as in moniker
a name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate
"International Airport" is something of a misnomer, since almost all the arriving and departing flights are local.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of misnomer
However, the recent flurry of announcements by laptop OEMs and chip providers that power them has made that decision almost a misnomer.
—
Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
At its heart, Nobody Wants This is a misnomer, because when the two worlds collide, the palettes accentuate the best parts of each other.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Philadelphia’s Italian Market is something of a misnomer.
—Regan Stephens, Saveur, 12 Sep. 2024
In adapting her nonfiction bestseller Three Women for television, author Lisa Taddeo has made the title something of a misnomer.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misnomer 
Prakash Sangam, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024
At its heart, Nobody Wants This is a misnomer, because when the two worlds collide, the palettes accentuate the best parts of each other.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Philadelphia’s Italian Market is something of a misnomer.
—Regan Stephens, Saveur, 12 Sep. 2024
In adapting her nonfiction bestseller Three Women for television, author Lisa Taddeo has made the title something of a misnomer.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misnomer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misnomer
Noun
-
The moniker is derived from a manipulation of Japanese folklore that became popular following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in eastern Japan that led to the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown, Frable said.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Even their old stage names read like monikers extracted from a time capsule: Alexis was Baby Ranking, Wisin was El Tical.Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
His work garnered him a few nicknames, more followers and a nice pay bump.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
-
However, because its peculiar shape was reminiscent of a clothes iron, the Flatiron nickname quickly stuck.Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
Though dramatic in nomenclature, a bomb cyclone is a low pressure system found north of the tropics and south of the Arctic that deepens, or intensifies, very rapidly over a 24-hour period.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Some aficionados will argue that three complications is just a complicated watch, but four—and more certainly five—qualifies for the grand complication nomenclature.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
But that’s hardly the only reason the diminutive forward made the San Jose Sharks roster out of training camp.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024
-
Hebrew Meaning: Bee Alternative Spellings & Variations: Deborah, Debbie Karen Origin: Danish Meaning: Pure Fun Fact: Karen is a Danish diminutive of Katherine.Katie Nolan, Parents, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
-
The city and county of San Francisco filed the lawsuit seeking an injunction on April 18, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and false designation of the airport, according to court documents.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
-
The designation resulted in the Kansas City Chiefs running back missing the first four games of the regular season.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
Articles Related to misnomer
Thesaurus Entries Near misnomer
Cite this Entry
“Misnomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misnomer. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share