nickname

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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

She earned the nickname “Queen of Cuba” by her colleagues for her deep knowledge of the island’s military and political affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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

She’d spent so much time up there they’d nicknamed her Little Monkey — a nickname Monica had liked.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith