Sobriquet vs. Moniker — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Sobriquet and Moniker
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Definitions
Sobriquet➦
A sobriquet ( SOH-bri-kay), or soubriquet, is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another, that is descriptive in nature. Distinct from a pseudonym, a sobriquet is typically a familiar name used in place of a real name, without the need of explanation, often becoming more familiar than the original name.
Moniker➦
A name
His real moniker is Dave Kennedy
Sobriquet➦
A person's nickname
She was a vast and haughty person who answered to the sobriquet ‘Duchesse’
Moniker➦
A personal name or nickname.
Sobriquet➦
An affectionate or humorous nickname.
Moniker➦
A personal name or nickname; an informal label, often drawing attention to a particular attribute.
The rookie was upset at being called Lemon Drop until she realized that everyone on the team had a silly moniker.
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Sobriquet➦
An assumed name.
Moniker➦
A person's signature.
Sobriquet➦
A familiar name for a person or thing; a nickname (sometimes assumed by the person, but often given by others), that is descriptive.
“The Bard” is a sobriquet of English playwright William Shakespeare.
Moniker➦
(computing) An object (structured item of data) used to associate the name of an object with its location.
Sobriquet➦
An assumed name; a fanciful epithet or appellation; a nickname.
Moniker➦
A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name);
Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
Henry's nickname was Slim
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Sobriquet➦
A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name);
Joe's mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph
Henry's nickname was Slim
