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Discover LudwigThe phrase "affectionately known" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a name or title that is given to someone or something with fondness or warmth.
Example: "The old bookstore on Main Street is affectionately known as 'The Book Nook' by the locals."
Alternatives: "lovingly referred to" or "fondly called".
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Affectionately known as BB.
This plan is affectionately known as "falling off the cliff".
Among fellow doctors he was affectionately known as "Dr Spot".
"It was more affectionately known as the Cinquecento".
He recently finished a book affectionately known as the "Biography of a Cello".
I had found myself embroiled in what is affectionately known as the Paper Clip Challenge.
Dr. P, as he was affectionately known, will be sorely missed.
He writes that he is "often affectionately known by locals in Belize as 'the Lord'".
RoboTuna, affectionately known as Charlie, took its first dip in 1995.
"Lights off", as it is colloquially, almost affectionately known, is endemic in many countries.
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Gil Evans, affectionately known as the "Lone Arranger," once said: "Insecurity is the fountain of youth".
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