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 now says that is his favorite of his nicknames.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

That's another thing—my cousin doesn't even know that Bengali nicknames are only for family.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins