Example Sentences

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“There’s been one whale that we have nicknamed Stegosaurus that has been seen,” George said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Astronomers have nicknamed the cluster of quasars Cosmic Himalayas.

From Space Scoop • Jul. 4, 2025

When officers encountered the deer in a stairwell, the animal — who police have nicknamed “Rudolph” — initially charged at them as it ran down a hallway.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

The third- and fourth-most common subvariants, respectively, are XBB.2.3, which some have nicknamed Acrux; and XBB.1.5, also known as Kraken.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

I should have nicknamed him Random instead of Spoon.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben