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by-name

Speech parts

1. by-name - Noun

2. by-name - Phrase

Meaning

A nickname.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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by name

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Examples

Abante never mentioned Dulay by name and even mistakenly referred to the agency chief as a “she” during the proceedings. Source: Internet

Although she didn't identify Colt by name, it's pretty clear she was referring to him. Source: Internet

A delicious dig at Jennifer Lopez - without mentioning her nemesis by name. Source: Internet

Also specifically excluded (by name) were some regions already controlled by the Union army. Source: Internet

Although the character was teased by name only for a while, Sue Dearbon joined the series in a guest capacity as part of a story that saw her interact only with Ralph Dibny. Source: Internet

And at his more-than-half-empty arena in Tulsa, Okla., Trump targeted the commissioner by name. Source: Internet

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