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nickname

[nik-neym] / ˈnɪkˌneɪm /


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Because of its hidden nature and extreme brightness at those wavelengths, the team gave it the nickname 'Shadow Blaster.'

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

The nickname - by-the-wind sailors - comes from their small sail-like structure, which catches the wind and moves them across the ocean surface.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“Fred was a very gracious, generous man and made sure that people who didn’t get a break in life got a fair shot in the courtroom,” said Brown, using Sayre’s nickname.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

It’s more recently become the epicenter of the global blockchain industry, earning it the nickname “Crypto Valley.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I’ve never heard this nickname, but it seems to cut through her anger.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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