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alias

[ey-lee-uhs] / ˈeɪ li əs /




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The alias has been used by a number of different characters over the years, but they all usually possess shape-shifting abilities due to their clay-like bodies.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The organization, New Marquetalia, operates in Colombia and Venezuela under the leadership of Luciano Marin, better known by his alias, Iván Márquez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

According to Reuters, Banksy was born Robin Gunningham but later took the name David Jones - though it is unclear whether he still uses this particular alias.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

An StB file from 1982 bears the Slovak-born Babis's signature under the alias "Bures", a fairly common surname.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Minnie was to refer to him in public as Henry Howard Holmes, an alias, he explained, that he had adopted for business reasons.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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