nickname

Example Sentences

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“It was this 6-foot-tall, attractive girl by herself, who introduced herself as Roxy,” said Nelligan, referring to a nickname Smart used from a clothing brand she favored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Williams embraced the nickname “Curly,” given to him by a fellow student in response to his curly red hair, and quickly created his own jazz band with classmates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Jackson even gave them the same nickname: Rubba.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C.—Dave Homick loves this fast-growing town’s nickname, Race City USA, a nod to its deep Nascar ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Everyone knew Nadine wanted to be an actress when she grew up, so her nickname was "Nadine the Drama Queen."

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene