moniker

Example Sentences

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In the early ’90s, a distinct penchant for mischief and a grittily glamorous New York edge quickly earned Jacobs the moniker of fashion’s bad boy.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Mr. da Silva recognized the genius of the moniker, but tweaked it to Route 60, since the restaurant was located on Brazilian Highway 060.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

According to listing agent Ernie Carswell, of Sotheby’s International Realty, the actor was also the one who gave the property its exotic moniker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

After breaking through into the Wasps team, French selectors applied another three-letter moniker to Flament, describing him as a UFO, such was his sudden, unexpected appearance on their radar.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

“It’s a moniker I tolerate but do not encourage,” she replied.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs