by the name of
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1
: used to indicate the name that is used for someone or something
Her name is Susan, but she goes by the name of Sue.
2
: having the name : named
Do you know a man by the name of James Smith?
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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It's been a remarkably rally for a cryptocurrency created by a mysterious character — or characters — by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity has not been unveiled so far.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Holt had planned to combine Cheryl — inspired by the name of Lana Turner’s daughter — with her own mother’s name, Lynda.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Professional track and field is currently in its glow-up phase, with million-dollar ideas following new-venture leagues by the name of Athlos NYC, Grand Slam Track and Duael.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
It's been a remarkably rally for a cryptocurrency created by a mysterious character — or characters — by the name of Satoshi Nakamoto, whose real identity has not been unveiled so far.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Holt had planned to combine Cheryl — inspired by the name of Lana Turner’s daughter — with her own mother’s name, Lynda.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024
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“By the name of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20name%20of. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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