nickname

Example Sentences

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Shi took office there as abbot in 1999, soon earning the nickname "CEO monk" for transforming the institution into a global brand.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Berryman answered his own question—“Cal’s number one, isn’t he?”—using the nickname of his friendly rival Robert Lowell, then at the height of his powers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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

The nickname “Miranium” fit because I was strong, not because I was made of the toughest, strongest, most indestructible element ever.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas