nicknames

Example Sentences

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The president of the world's biggest economy has had quite a few nicknames for America's top central banker.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

What were some nicknames you had growing up?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

He knew everyone, even now—not their real names, of course, but their nicknames.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

I start to learn the knights’ names—and give ’em nicknames in me head.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz