nickname

Example Sentences

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You may know it by a third name, a common nickname:

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

According to a website using Zander's name and nickname, the trainer holds "unforgettable" and "one-of-a-kind" tiger petting events open to the public.

From BBC • May 18, 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

Moss was thankful for his nickname, because it now allowed him to push away the painful memories of his father.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro