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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
Inside the little toy are over 5 million names on an SD card, submitted by folks around the world looking to fly their monikers to the moon.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These monikers range from classics like Robin and Lucy to more uncommon names like Oran and Valo.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Similarly moralistic monikers were used in the war in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and the 2003 invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, moved out of Royal Lodge in February 2026, three months after Charles stripped him of his royal titles, including his HRH and prince monikers, in November 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
In the opening number of The 2026 SAG Actor Awards (formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards), host Kristen Bell gave suggestions for stage names for Hollywood luminaries in the room, suggesting tweaks to existing stage names and new monikers for others.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
The major players in the space What’s known as earned wage access, on-demand pay, same-day pay and other monikers has increased significantly in the last several years, with companies such as Earnin offering direct-to-consumer services.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
These monickers are direct byproducts of the city’s historic calling card—blocks of antebellum homes maintained since the 1930s by members of Natchez garden clubs.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Three of the monikers are familiar, and one is brand new.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
These monikers range from classics like Robin and Lucy to more uncommon names like Oran and Valo.
—Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Similarly moralistic monikers were used in the war in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and the 2003 invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, moved out of Royal Lodge in February 2026, three months after Charles stripped him of his royal titles, including his HRH and prince monikers, in November 2025.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 2 Mar. 2026
In the opening number of The 2026 SAG Actor Awards (formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards), host Kristen Bell gave suggestions for stage names for Hollywood luminaries in the room, suggesting tweaks to existing stage names and new monikers for others.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Mar. 2026
The major players in the space What’s known as earned wage access, on-demand pay, same-day pay and other monikers has increased significantly in the last several years, with companies such as Earnin offering direct-to-consumer services.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
These monickers are direct byproducts of the city’s historic calling card—blocks of antebellum homes maintained since the 1930s by members of Natchez garden clubs.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Three of the monikers are familiar, and one is brand new.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for monikers
Noun
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The French newspaper has given him various nicknames during the past four decades, tracing the arc of his public reputation.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of them, named James Rogers, used the same phrases and nicknames Ryan had used in the past and knew information about her and her whereabouts at the time.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of the late President Alberto Fujimori.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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
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On that day, the mob hurled racist epithets, smoke bombs, and fists at him.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Earlier this year, Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment inked an industry-first $7 billion-plus worldwide Pay-1 licensing deal for Sony’s movies and television titles, which included Everyone Is Doing Great.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are other Yellowstone titles to hold fans over until the show's May arrival.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Last month, the city of Fort Worth voted unanimously to remove honorary street designations of Chavez along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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The law gives the state the unusual power to make these designations and punish organizations, an authority historically limited to the federal government.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Parents of four transgender girls, identified by pseudonyms, sued a few weeks after Children’s decision, arguing that the Aurora hospital’s decision to halt care to a population based on their gender identity constitutes discrimination under Colorado law.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Journalists from mainstream publications leaked real stories that wouldn’t fly elsewhere and sometimes wrote under pseudonyms.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Monikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monikers. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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