as in monikers
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
apparently no one dares to enter the world of professional wrestling without a catchy compellation
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Noun
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Lily, Loki, Max, Star, Oscar, Zelda, Pepper, Callie, Gus, Kitty, Olive, Olivia, Jack and Chloe, are among the other popular monikers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025 -
Which of the following monikers did Benjamin Franklin NOT employ?—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bonis declined to share names, but said that their examination revealed multiple errors that could cause harm to patients.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The names of several other co-defendants in the case remain redacted from public indictments.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The dude can work in Van Halen song titles or stupid words from drugged-out journalists on demand and on command.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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The majority of the titles came to SkyShowtime in 2023 through an acquisition of HBO Europe programs after HBO Max stopped commissioning in Europe.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And though some nicknames can wear out their welcome with age, McCollough does not feel that way about his.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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That is, of course, until recent reports about William and Harry’s nicknames for her resurfaced.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the Washington Examiner asked whether the State Department would approve such counter-terrorism sanctions against international antifa, a spokesperson said the agency does not preview potential FTO designations.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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You’d be surprised how many people still have outdated designations, including ex-spouses.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The rapture refers to the end of times in some Christian denominations.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Compellations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compellations. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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