nickname

Example Sentences

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An 85-mile stretch of Louisiana, running southeast from Baton Rouge, hosts such a concentration of heavy industry that it long ago garnered the nickname “Cancer Alley.”

From Salon • May 10, 2026

“It was this 6-foot-tall, attractive girl by herself, who introduced herself as Roxy,” said Nelligan, referring to a nickname Smart used from a clothing brand she favored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Williams embraced the nickname “Curly,” given to him by a fellow student in response to his curly red hair, and quickly created his own jazz band with classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He also referred to press reports about himself, which mentioned his dog breeding business as well as his "Jimmy" nickname.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The terrified Vera screamed her friend’s nickname over the intercom to wake her up: “Speed, speed, Lorka!”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein