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
Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
According to a royal author, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given some pretty cold nicknames within the palace.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, Avila, the college basketball cult sensation dubbed Cream Abdul-Jabbar (or Milk Chamberlain or SLU Alcindor, among many other nicknames), is likely to be the most important player on the floor.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Within days, her story had captured millions of eyes online, earned her a string of wild nicknames and even drew a celebrity fan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a particular collection that has several nicknames, like the winter hexagon, winter circle, winter oval and more.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Chicago might have too many nicknames.
—Gia Biagi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
According to a royal author, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given some pretty cold nicknames within the palace.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Still, Avila, the college basketball cult sensation dubbed Cream Abdul-Jabbar (or Milk Chamberlain or SLU Alcindor, among many other nicknames), is likely to be the most important player on the floor.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Within days, her story had captured millions of eyes online, earned her a string of wild nicknames and even drew a celebrity fan.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
There’s a particular collection that has several nicknames, like the winter hexagon, winter circle, winter oval and more.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicknames
Noun
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In general, however, these monikers rely on softer vowels and consonants that are light and velvety on the ear.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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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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Hispanic surnames Huff accused Zamora of mounting a primary challenge against her — rather than seeking an open seat or one held by a Latino judge — because of Huff’s race.—
Molly Smith,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Nicknames.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicknames. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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