as in monikers
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
his wavy hair earned him the nickname "Curly" early in life
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Recent Examples of nicknames
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball's Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, '(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…'.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Socceroos have one of the more whimsical nicknames in the world and join their North American hosts in calling the sport soccer.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The title was an inside joke based on the band’s nicknames for two dogs owned by Ray Danniels, co-founder of SRO Management and the label that released Rush’s albums, Anthem Records.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Algeria has some cool team nicknames, from the Greens to the Desert Foxes (or Fennecs).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
These rituals can include nicknames, baby talk, weird accents, secret signals, or recurring references that would make absolutely no sense to anyone else.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, is a place with many nicknames.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball's Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, '(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…'.
—CBS News, 17 June 2026
However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Socceroos have one of the more whimsical nicknames in the world and join their North American hosts in calling the sport soccer.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 13 June 2026
The title was an inside joke based on the band’s nicknames for two dogs owned by Ray Danniels, co-founder of SRO Management and the label that released Rush’s albums, Anthem Records.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 12 June 2026
Algeria has some cool team nicknames, from the Greens to the Desert Foxes (or Fennecs).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
These rituals can include nicknames, baby talk, weird accents, secret signals, or recurring references that would make absolutely no sense to anyone else.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Haida Gwaii, formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands, is a place with many nicknames.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicknames
Noun
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The jokes and goofy monikers mattered.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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There are some monikers common to Gen Z that today's parents may consider totally new-to-them options.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Chawla said multiple campaign road signs were vandalized with racial epithets in two separate incidents.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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His nanny was his fierce protector and insulated him from the depredations of Nazis and their enablers, baptizing him and teaching him to handily hurl anti-Jewish epithets to fit in.—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Star individuals, teams, the language of the sport, anagrams, players with food in their surnames and so much more — there is an enormous amount of fun to be had with soccer trivia and wordplay.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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They have been married since 1999, combining their previous surnames, True and Frost.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nicknames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicknames. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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