nickname
Example Sentences
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The Bears added another before second-year quarterback Caleb Williams showed why he has been nicknamed 'the Iceman' by leading his team to touchdowns on three straight possessions.
From BBC
The Growler, which is flown by a Navy squadron nicknamed the “Zappers,” likely played a key role in Venezuela, where air defenses were quickly overwhelmed.
The fossil, uncovered in South Africa's Sterkfontein Caves in 1998 and nicknamed "Little Foot," has long been considered part of the Australopithecus genus.
From Science Daily
He has embraced his nickname 'Heavy Metal', originating from both his love of the music genre and use of heavy darts - that weigh 32 grams.
From BBC
Shareholders don’t know if Abel can channel the stock-picking magic of his predecessor, who earned the nickname the Oracle of Omaha.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
