nicknames

Example Sentences

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That is, the boisterous Boston guy who calls buddies only by their nicknames, lets everyone at the bar know about it when his team wins and would sacrifice their first born if Brady asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

They have earned it the nicknames "Copper capital" and "World cobalt capital".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

What were some nicknames you had growing up?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

This is the only time she gave herself nicknames.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds