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Noun
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However, unlike similar programs, these folks have to stay true to their Southern roots and family names, a difficult feat in today’s modern world.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026 -
Everyone on both sides of my family has always used family names, which has been really important to me to continue only using family names with my children.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For some families, maiden names or other significant surnames are carried on as first names.—
Lisa Milbrand,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a step that rights activists call an attempt to block a dual-surname system, Takaichi is calling for a law to allow the greater use of maiden names as aliases instead.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wishing you all a weekend of sweet sobriquets, unlikely party venues, and careful character development.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Turner was also known for making off-color remarks, earning him numerous nicknames, including the Mouth From The South and Captain Outrageous.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Using school nicknames, mascots, and logos would also be banned.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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But the singer has often said that his time in the group was an education in both music and prejudice, with audiences cheering on the band during performances, and then hurling punches and racial epithets after their shows.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tensions rose, neighbors said, to the point that King was heard at times swearing at Kirsten Wells as well as others using vulgar epithets.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Regulars greet bartenders by their first names before running to betting windows with high hopes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The couple — Ramon and Elsy — asked to be identified by their first names only, citing fear of retaliation.—
Shoshana Walter,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Fortunately, many plant tags do include more detail.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The fines for unregistered vehicles and expired tags haven’t changed.—
Hali Smith
May 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 May 2026
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“Hypocorisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypocorisms. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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