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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The official cause of death was revealed as cardiomegaly, otherwise known as an enlarged heart, coupled with aortic valve complications. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 The delicious date, otherwise known as nature’s candy, is changing its reputation. Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 Steve Toussaint has played Lord Corlys Velaryon, otherwise known as the Sea Snake, since the premiere episode of the Game of Thrones prequel series. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 The store hosts informal church services, otherwise known as Drinking with Jesus, on the first and third Sundays of each month. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for otherwise known as

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“Otherwise known as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/otherwise%20known%20as. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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