mononym
noun
the name of a person who has or is known by only one name, usually a given name without a surname.
mononymous
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a word derived from
mononym.
Example Sentences
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It was also billed as an homage to New York City, where the mononymous singer made a name for herself in the downtown club scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2023
The title character is played by Maïwenn, the mononymous French actress who has also written and directed the French-language movie.
From BBC ● May 15, 2023
And by the end of the fourth "She-Hulk" episode, "Is This Not Real Magic?" the mononymous sorcerer has an adorable barfly handle: "Wongers."
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2022
But the album that earned her praise from the likes of Elton John and Brandi Carlile was just a first glimpse into what the mononymous and multi-genre singer could do.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
Anika, a mononymous singer of bleak art rock, will also perform at the event, which is free with advance registration.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2019
