Thesaurus results for SOBRIQUETS

sobriquets

noun

variants also soubriquets

plural of sobriquet

as in nicknames

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual tagged her with the sobriquet "peanut" because of her diminutive size

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Recent Examples of sobriquets Wishing you all a weekend of sweet sobriquets, unlikely party venues, and careful character development. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026

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Noun

Some of the stories behind the nicknames are better than the actual nicknames.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded.

— Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

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The raid drew criticism over separating families, and a group of Idahoans sued, saying officers hurled racial epithets and largely withheld water, food, bathrooms and medical care.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026
Hochman detailed a number of prosecutions, including the sentence of one man to a life sentence plus seven years with the possibility of parole for a March 23 attack, during which racial epithets were uttered.

— City News Service, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of epithets

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Cricket South Africa said players will take the field with the names of breast cancer fighters or survivors replacing their own surnames on the backs of their shirts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
The couple lived between New York City, Denmark, France, and Tuxedo Park, according to listing agent Richard Ellis, and their surnames inspired the property’s name.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of surnames

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These practices have made some industries a permanent part of the country’s political fabric, and given rise to unflattering monikers like Big Oil or Big Pharma or Big Food.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
The legendary playwright has penned dramatic productions with some of the most popular monikers of all time, including Jessica and Olivia.

— Kara Nesvig, Parents, 24 Sep. 2026

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