moniker
noun
mon·i·ker
ˈmä-ni-kər 
variants
or less commonly monicker
plural monikers also monickers
informal
: name, nickname
"Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.
Twentysomethings. Generation X. Slackers. Why isn't there a standard moniker for the flannel-clad, grunge-happy, jaded, cynical loafers born in the Sixties and Seventies?—
James Aley
James AleyLiving up to the exclamation mark occasionally inserted into her moniker, P!nk belts loudly, raps lustily, moans orgasmically, and, unlike Britney, is altogether believable as an out-of-control party monster.—David Browne
David BrowneMore than a half-dozen automakers have announced electric pickup trucks, and Ford has chosen the Mustang monicker for its new compact electric SUV.—Bill Howard
Bill HowardSynonyms
Examples of moniker in a Sentence
He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.
I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.
Recent Examples on the Web
The street changed names several times before settling on the moniker that stuck.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
As the moniker implies, this manicure takes its inspiration from a BB cream (a.k.a. blemish balm cream), a two-in-one makeup and skincare product.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 July 2024
But that’s the moniker Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan gave the 17-year-old left winger days after taking him in the third round (75th overall) of the NHL draft.
—Varun Shankar, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Beyond Yoga As the L.A. label’s moniker might suggest, this brand can take your yoga practice to the next level with clothes designed to enhance your time on the mat.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 3 July 2024
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Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
As the moniker implies, this manicure takes its inspiration from a BB cream (a.k.a. blemish balm cream), a two-in-one makeup and skincare product.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 July 2024
But that’s the moniker Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan gave the 17-year-old left winger days after taking him in the third round (75th overall) of the NHL draft.
—Varun Shankar, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Beyond Yoga As the L.A. label’s moniker might suggest, this brand can take your yoga practice to the next level with clothes designed to enhance your time on the mat.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 3 July 2024
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moniker. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024.
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