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also monickers
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as in nicknames
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
seeing as no respectable rodeo performer could possibly be known as Leslie, a suitably masculine moniker was created for him
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as in names
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
"Cornelius Jedidiah Beauregard" is his rather unwieldy moniker
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Recent Examples of monikers
The cost of the changes to the signage, website and other Kennedy Center monikers is unknown.
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Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
While soulful names, grandma/grandpa ones, and monikers with many vowels or inspired by numbers also made the trending list, the biggest influence on baby names in 2026 is the media parents are consuming, says Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Kimchis 1 through 5 were monikers bestowed on them by US crew members in homage to the beloved Korean dish (and perhaps a reflection of a less culturally sensitive time).
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Indigenous tribes have various monikers for December’s full moon.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Davison’s catch has stood the test of time, living on for decades and remembered with multiple monikers.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Grammys 2026 surprise nominees Katseye From reality competition show to a pair of Grammy nods, the sextet known by their single monikers (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae) has charted an unlikely journey.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
These pens go by many names around the world, but they're known mainly by two monikers.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
While soulful names, grandma/grandpa ones, and monikers with many vowels or inspired by numbers also made the trending list, the biggest influence on baby names in 2026 is the media parents are consuming, says Sophie Kihm, editor-in-chief of Nameberry.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 Dec. 2025
Kimchis 1 through 5 were monikers bestowed on them by US crew members in homage to the beloved Korean dish (and perhaps a reflection of a less culturally sensitive time).
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Indigenous tribes have various monikers for December’s full moon.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Davison’s catch has stood the test of time, living on for decades and remembered with multiple monikers.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Grammys 2026 surprise nominees Katseye From reality competition show to a pair of Grammy nods, the sextet known by their single monikers (Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae) has charted an unlikely journey.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
The protagonist tacks between monikers, dissatisfied by what each represents.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
These pens go by many names around the world, but they're known mainly by two monikers.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monikers
Noun
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Jennifer Lawrence revealed this week that she’s gotten stuck with at least four nicknames over the years.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Residents have long used directional descriptors and whimsical nicknames for their houses instead of addresses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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And there’s even 10 names after that that are in a sub bracket.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Webb has been one of the hottest young names in the business ever since the start of the 2025 season, and now will receive his first official audition with an AFC West rival.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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When the time came for Alan Cumming to cease deliberations, Michael was reduced to sputtering epithets in random sequences.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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Just a few days earlier in California, a house that had been decorated with lights celebrating Chanukah was riddled with bullets, with the assailant having been heard to yell anti-Jewish epithets.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sabalenka is 6-6 against Gauff, who won both her Grand Slam titles against the Belarusian.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Mikaela Shiffrin became the first skier in the six-decade history of the World Cup with nine season titles in one discipline.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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At the time of the Mendez court decision, segregation was widespread in California’s public schools, with children who had Mexican surnames routinely placed on separate campuses that received fewer resources than those serving White students.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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At least three members of the panel have Hispanic surnames.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Update beneficiary designations Keep retirement accounts and insurance policies current so the right people receive your assets when the time comes.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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The moratorium will halt the initial stages of free agency in which teams would seek to deliver qualifying offers and franchise tag designations to players.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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The plaintiffs, who used pseudonyms, asked the court for permission to file on behalf of all children who had lost gender-affirming care at the hospital’s TRUE Center for Gender Diversity, known as a class action.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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The women are going by the pseudonyms Rebecca and Laura.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Monikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monikers. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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