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sobriquet::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | byname, cognomen, moniker, nickname, soubriquet |
| Type of | appellation, appellative, denomination, designation |
Examples of sobriquet
sobriquet
The double-sided sobriquet is a pretension, but it turns out to be a useful one.
From the philly.com
There is, as yet, no sobriquet for its genomic equivalent, but there should be.
From the economist.com
His sobriquet, Bronzino, in all probability refers to his relatively dark skin.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Jaymay just may be the worst singular sobriquet in the history of female singers.
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Under-the-table payments in East Africa go by the sobriquet chai, Swahili for tea.
From the time.com
But his favorite punishment of all was impalement, hence his sobriquet, the Impaler.
From the time.com
Thatcher earned his sobriquet for his habit of signing a comma at the end of his name.
From the thenewstribune.com
All waitresses of a certain age and sunny dispositions use that sobriquet with diners.
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It is still the most used sobriquet for China in contemporary Chinese text.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Nickname: a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name); "Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph"; "Henry's nickname was Slim"
- A sobriquet (pronounced) is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another. It is usually a familiar name, distinct from a pseudonym assumed as a disguise, but a nickname which is familiar enough such that it can be used in place of a real name without the need of explanation. ...
