nickname

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.—Dave Homick loves this fast-growing town’s nickname, Race City USA, a nod to its deep Nascar ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

One of Bang's and Park's early successes was first-generation group g.o.d, which earned them a reputation as hit composers and gave Bang the nickname "Hitman Bang".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Given the Oslo patient's robust health, Troseid suggested that his nickname was no longer suitable.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Born Eldrick Tont Woods on Dec. 30, 1975, Tiger was given his nickname by his father, Earl, a U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Ida, is that the name you go by, or do you have a nickname you like to use?”

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan