nickname

Example Sentences

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His Fort Worth restaurant—named for his nickname, Chalio—features murals that reflect that family history.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Bohm usually doesn’t stand out, even at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds, with the nickname Raffe because a teammate thought he resembled a giraffe.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Ships using this route must pay a substantial fee, according to maritime data company Lloyd's List Intelligence, which invented its nickname.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

And he is especially fond of Caine, whom he often refers to by his nickname, Razin Caine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

I’m still mad that he called me my only-at-home nickname in public.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari