nicknames
Example Sentences
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They have earned it the nicknames "Copper capital" and "World cobalt capital".
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
But online, peptide sellers are offering “research-only” versions; in online forums, it is being referred to by nicknames like “reta” and “ratatouille.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
What were some nicknames you had growing up?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
Inmates not only often referred to each other by nickname, they amused each other by coming up with nicknames for officers, too.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
