sobriquet
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
It would also earn him an uneasy sobriquet: “the Black Edison.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
And though Slater earned the sobriquet “Slater the Traitor” back home, he never returned to Britain to face the consequences.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
While extolled by supporters as Venezuela’s “dama de hierro” — the iron lady, a sobriquet bestowed decades ago on British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — Machado is a controversial figure, even within the Venezuelan opposition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2025
An email address associated with him includes the 007 sobriquet of the world's most famous secret agent.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025
In fact, even in their absence they could not be spoken of too harshly unless we used the sobriquet “They.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
Both sobriquets stem from Ludwig’s penchant for building gargantuan displays of excess at a clip that placed him in massive debt.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2025
That has earned him the sobriquets “Xi’s alter ego” and “Xi’s chief of staff.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
According to the New York Times, “Ashe’s story certainly has moments of great drama and high tension, but, as a sports figure, he inspired decidedly undramatic sobriquets like ‘the gentle warrior.’
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2022
Ashe’s story certainly has moments of great drama and high tension, but, as a sports figure, he inspired decidedly undramatic sobriquets like “the gentle warrior.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
Of these sobriquets I shall give specimens further on.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 04 by Sir Richard Francis Burton
Vocabulary lists containing sobriquet
Freak the Mighty
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Fault in Our Stars
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
