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nickname

[nik-neym] / ˈnɪkˌneɪm /


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Competing in his first Olympics, he arrives with the nickname 'Quad God' having become the only skater to successfully land the quadruple axel.

From BBC

AFP flew with HPI on its third mission in nine months in the Atlantic, riding for several days in the NGO's Beechcraft Baron 58 nicknamed "Seabird".

From Barron's

Sea silk became famous for its luminous gold appearance, light weight, and remarkable strength, earning the nickname "legendary silk."

From Science Daily

While Chen bristled when he was given the “Quad King” nickname, Malinin leans into his alter ego.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week a helicopter buzzed above Dickson's Sydney hometown with a giant flag bearing the number "12" in reference to a nickname for Seahawks fans.

From Barron's