stage name

noun

: a name used by an actor instead of the actor's real name

Examples of stage name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of them is adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, better known by her stage name Stormy Daniels, who testified at length last week. Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024 Donna came up with his nickname Jelly Roll has his mom to thank for his unforgettable stage name. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024 Standout stars like Quinta Brunson and La La Anthony collaborated with their respective designers to create looks that oozed Chanel, whereas Doja Cat opted for paying homage to Karl’s cat & their Choupette (which is super meta with her stage name). Essence Fashion, Essence, 3 May 2024 Wendell Fite, a childhood friend of Mizell’s better known by his stage name DJ Hurricane, offered a similar take. Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2024 For Scheana Shay, this has meant getting back into the studio and making new music. Scheana, whose stage name as a musical artist is Scheana Marie, has long shared her musical journey on the show. Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 Nothing seems off limits when Walt takes an offensive stage name featuring the N-word (which becomes a significant part of the plot). Stephen Saito, Variety, 13 Mar. 2024 The My Sister’s Keeper and Scream Queens actress — who also releases music under the stage name Sophomore — started dating Kunyansky in 2017. Makena Gera, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024 In conjunction with that move, the company also gave Johnson the IP and trademark rights to his WWE stage name: The Rock. Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024

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“Stage name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stage%20name. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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