nicknames

Example Sentences

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“These are the nicknames that Michael would give these young boys,” Amen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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

Valencia González, whose nicknames include “Baldy,” “Bimbo” and “R-3,” was born in Santa Ana, Calif. He also has a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The birds have a number of nicknames, with the most unusual being 'the goatsucker'.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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