otherwise known as

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used to indicate a different name that people know or that a person uses
France's King Louis XIV, otherwise known as the Sun King

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This week, the fall 2026 couture shows are kicking off in Paris—a week in the City of Light that’s otherwise known as the fashion Olympics. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026 Spoiled food meant dyspepsia – otherwise known as indigestion – and loose bowels. Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 The bank’s position is straightforward; innovation should be encouraged, but the economic function (otherwise known as tokenomics) of an asset should determine its oversight. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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“Otherwise known as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherwise%20known%20as. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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