nickname

Example Sentences

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She earned the nickname “Queen of Cuba” by her colleagues for her deep knowledge of the island’s military and political affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Fans dressed up as chefs as a tribute to her nickname, “Chef Megan.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

For bankers, SpaceX’s IPO will likely be “lucrative,” according to Jay Ritter, a professor at the University of Florida who has earned the nickname “Mr. IPO” for his extensive research.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

In the 1900s, Brora was the first place north of Inverness to have electricity, leading its residents to nickname their home Electric City.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“Hey, Jo-No,” she called, using the nickname she knew would annoy him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix