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
As previously reported by ESSENCE, in 2023, For Us By Us Studios partnered with streaming company Cinedigm to launch the For Us By Us Network, a nod to their famed moniker.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 June 2024
In a 2016 interview with Parade, Jeff explained that Charlie's moniker came from a beloved family member.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Following the close of the transaction, EDGE will operate under the moniker EDGE Sports Global.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Ludmilla’s first moniker was MC Beyoncé, a tribute to the singer.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
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Jasmine Browley, Essence, 5 June 2024
In a 2016 interview with Parade, Jeff explained that Charlie's moniker came from a beloved family member.
—Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Following the close of the transaction, EDGE will operate under the moniker EDGE Sports Global.
—Chris Eggertsen, Billboard, 16 May 2024
Ludmilla’s first moniker was MC Beyoncé, a tribute to the singer.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moniker. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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