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also monicker
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as in nickname
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
seeing as no respectable rodeo performer could possibly be known as Leslie, a suitably masculine moniker was created for him
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as in denomination
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
"Cornelius Jedidiah Beauregard" is his rather unwieldy moniker
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Recent Examples of moniker
When Ravinia Brewing launched its north suburban brewpub seven years ago, Ravinia Festival immediately challenged the brewery’s right to use the name before reaching an agreement to share the hometown moniker — with certain restrictions.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Surprising Fact Bezos is not the first billionaire to earn Musk’s best friend moniker.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The musician recently revealed that Hurry Up Tomorrow will likely be his final album under the moniker of the Weeknd.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
There are some more singular monikers among the remaining clubs.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Surprising Fact Bezos is not the first billionaire to earn Musk’s best friend moniker.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
The musician recently revealed that Hurry Up Tomorrow will likely be his final album under the moniker of the Weeknd.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
There are some more singular monikers among the remaining clubs.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moniker
Noun
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The bridge failed four months after opening to traffic, but was plagued by windy conditions from the start, earning the nickname Galloping Gertie, The News Tribune reported.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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The show bends over backward to explain that the Sinatra nickname comes from Samantha’s frequent use of hats, even though Nicholson’s head is rarely covered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Many local faith groups are similarly pointing their parishioners to their national denomination’s relief efforts.—
Scott Maxwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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By that time, more than a quarter of the denomination’s churches had already departed over their disagreements with those moves.—
Ruth Graham,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The rhetorical question was asked tongue-in-cheek, but the suggestion that this great showman could be given the epithet reserved for only the most one-dimensional players underlines his efficiency.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Even more of a jolt, in the original Broadway run, was Hammerstein’s lyric for the opening chorus, in which audiences heard Black singers identify themselves with the most severe racial epithet.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The designation of 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by the United Nations highlights the global focus on quantum advancements and the importance of PQC in securing future technologies.—
Skip Sanzeri,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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While various tribes supported the use of the Antiquities Act in recent years, Burgum suggested monument designations have hurt tribes.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the film, Majors plays amateur bodybuilder Killian Maddox, who aspires to make a name for himself within the violent world of bodybuilding.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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The names of the five Thai citizens to be freed have not been made public.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The attack likely starts with either a phishing email link or attachment, although the researchers were unable to obtain the original email the nomenclature used in the filenames suggested income tax deduction and rebates as the bait.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Consider the teenager’s nomenclature for an erect pecker.—
Matthew J. C. Clark,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Aug. 2024
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Look no further than the Dallas Cowboys, who last won a title 29 years ago but are the only sports team in the world worth more than $10 billion.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes,
2 Feb. 2025
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To make matters more complicated, Sundance’s virtual platform, which has been in place since 2021 and allows those unable to attend in person to view select titles at home, is now under threat thanks to some viewers recording clips and posting them on social media.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2025
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Working as a custodian in the Chicago Public School system, Alexander (Lois Arthur is her pseudonym in the book) was an ardent activist for civil rights.—
Robert M. Marovich,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Amir, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect his family, said caretakers told him the boy was often crying and wetting his pants.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moniker. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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