nickname

Example Sentences

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In 1991 Army veteran and divorced dad Anselmo “Tony” Ortiz, who also goes by the nickname Rocky, was working full time and attending college.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The historian Rachel Trethewey corrects that in a lively biography, “Muv,” which takes its title from the nickname Sydney’s children bestowed on her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

His Fort Worth restaurant—named for his nickname, Chalio—features murals that reflect that family history.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Bohm usually doesn’t stand out, even at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, with the nickname Raffe because a teammate thought he resembled a giraffe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Perilee calls her their little magpie, and the nickname fits like a glove.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson