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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Busch was nicknamed “Rowdy”—a nod to Michael Rooker’s character in the 1990 Nascar film “Days of Thunder”—and sometimes veered a little too close to the nickname.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

It hasn’t even been a full day of training and she’s already given Elsie a nickname.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston