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as in nickname
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
King Richard I of England was given the very laudatory epithet "the Lion-Hearted"
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as in insult
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the school has a strict ban against the use of offensive epithets
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Recent Examples of epithet
This segregation, alongside the racial epithets and physical confrontations showered upon those with brown skin, led the workers to sue.
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The next day, one of his supporters called U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s chambers and called her a racial epithet.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Just last month, neo-Nazis marched in uniform throughout the streets of Ohio’s capital, shouting racial epithets.
—Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The next day, one of his supporters called U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s chambers and called her a racial epithet.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Just last month, neo-Nazis marched in uniform throughout the streets of Ohio’s capital, shouting racial epithets.
—Derrick Johnson, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epithet
Noun
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The city bequeathed him a new nickname, borrowed from their greatest footballing son — ‘Kvaradona’.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Loyal customers are known to call Tim Hortons by its nicknames — Timmie’s or Tim’s.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the interview, McEnany spoke openly about being compared, as an insult, to the character of Pat, because of her gender expression.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
13 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Smith reiterated that no insult was directed at Williams.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What to Know The NBI on Friday arrested a Chinese national with the surname Deng, and two male Philippine associates, called Besa and Fernande.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The attorney refers to Danielle Hegseth, the former sister-in-law who was married to Hegseth’s brother and kept the surname, by her maiden name in his letter.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there are years ahead for Lexy and Jace to claim the artist moniker.—
Judy Holmes,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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This persistent, terrible weapon owes its moniker to a single individual: General Henry Scrope Shrapnel, its inventor.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Feb. 2025
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Never allow associates to use hurtful sarcasm or show disrespect to others, regardless of their intent.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Through darkly humorous posts, expressions of admiration, sarcasm and other forms of rhetoric, people are rebuilding a sense of agency by reacting to their personal audiences.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Epithet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epithet. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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