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Recent Examples of epithet The algorithms that underpin LLMs will by default offer up nasty or potentially harmful output such as racist epithets or instructions for building bombs, and fine-tuning from human testers is typically used to teach them behave better. Will Knight, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024 Clark, a 22-year employee of the company, described being passed over for promotions and harassed at work, including being called numerous racial epithets. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2024 At the time, pollsters did not necessarily welcome the epithet. W. Joseph Campbell, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 Across the country, people have endured antisemitic epithets as well as anti-Muslim rhetoric, in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war abroad. Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for epithet 
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Noun
  • Opting for relationship terms (auntie) or unrelated nicknames (little cabbage) is the default.
    Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2025
  • One nickname — Zombie tranq — reflects shambling from deep sedation.
    Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Videos of their vigorous, cheerful efforts soon went viral, drew international coverage and were a forceful counterpoint to Trump’s xenophobic insults.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Tyson and Paul repeatedly traded barbs and insults to each other leading up to the Nov. 15 boxing match, which was delayed by four months after the legendary former heavyweight champion was diagnosed with an ulcer flare-up.
    Danielle Jennings, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex call their daughter by the nickname Lili, and PEOPLE understands that the couple has adopted their Sussex titles as their family surname.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • In Oaklawn Cemetery, officials found some remains with enough genetic material to create DNA profiles, which were linked to surnames in multiple states.
    Joseph Rushmore, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • None of those players are American born, which, historically, is a prerequisite for the face of the league moniker.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025
  • During the pandemic, Parson, who goes by the moniker Fearless Jack Rabbit, channeled his passion for art into an unexpected form of connection.
    Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • So when he was asked about changing the starting lineup for Monday night’s game against the LA Clippers, Finch slathered on an extra layer of sarcasm to his response.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Sitting in chairs in the classroom, the student playing the role of a police officer used some sarcasm when approaching his classmate, who was acting as the driver.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Epithet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epithet. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.

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