Thesaurus results for SOUBRIQUETS

sobriquets

noun

variants also soubriquets

plural of sobriquet

as in nicknames

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual tagged her with the sobriquet "peanut" because of her diminutive size

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Recent Examples of sobriquets Wishing you all a weekend of sweet sobriquets, unlikely party venues, and careful character development. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded.

— Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicknames

Noun

The raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of epithets

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The surnames of the latter two defendants were withheld in according with Mexican criminal procedure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
The couple lived between New York City, Denmark, France, and Tuxedo Park, according to listing agent Richard Ellis, and their surnames inspired the property’s name.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of surnames

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But with more than 1,800 suggestions from people around the country, they're set to get their monikers by early next month.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
That’s partially because many plant species, among the 3,500 that grow in Illinois alone, have been given various monikers.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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