Thesaurus results for BYNAME

byname

noun

ˈbī-ˌnām

Definition of byname

as in nickname

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual Thomas Edward Lawrence is better known to most people by his byname, Lawrence of Arabia

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Recent Examples of byname Robert the Wise was a good teacher — and, as his byname suggests, a good role model. — Anne Thériault, Longreads, 3 July 2018

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Cook earned the nickname for his ability to strike deals and keep things smooth with the president, as seen through both his tariff negotiations and this year’s CEO transition.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
In 2017, radio host Clay Travis asked Kiffin directly about the Joey Freshwater nickname.

— John Talty, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of nickname

Noun

To try to get around this rule, one organization is hosting matchmaking events for people with the same surname.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Cyrus then offered a little history lesson of his own, recalling a time when he was known simply by his surname before his 1992 breakthrough hit.

— Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of surname

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The raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of epithet

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For the past 26 years, Bonobo – the moniker for artist, producer and DJ Simon Green – has quietly shaped the sound of British dance music.

— Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
But the biggest news for investors from Wednesday's event may be the absence of an iPhone 18 without the Pro moniker.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

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