nickname

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

My parents named me Virginia, after my mother’s sister, whose nickname was Ginny.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

According to a website using Zander's name and nickname, the trainer holds "unforgettable" and "one-of-a-kind" tiger petting events open to the public.

From BBC • May 18, 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

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

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix