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
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
That meant removing any barriers and using any psychological tools at his disposal, such as using nicknames to create a sense of friendship.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
