Looking for synonyms for also known as? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say also known as.
- AKA (abbreviation for ‘also known as’)
- Otherwise known as
- Better known as
- Commonly known as
- Formally known as
- Known otherwise as
- Referred to as
- Popularly known as
- Frequently called
- Often referred to as
- In other words
- Alias
- Synonymous with
- Called
- Termed
- Named as
- Designated as
- Identified as
- Styled as
- Denominated as
Want to learn how to say also known as professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. AKA (abbreviation for ‘also known as’)
Appropriate Use: Suitable for informal contexts or shorthand writing where brevity is desired.
Example: “John Smith, AKA the lead developer, presented the new software.”
2. Otherwise Known as
Appropriate Use: Ideal for introducing an alternative name or title that is less commonly used.
Example: “The Helianthus annuus, otherwise known as the sunflower, is a popular plant.”
3. Better Known as
Appropriate Use: Best when the alternative name is more recognizable or familiar to the audience.
Example: “Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, is famous for his children’s books.”
4. Commonly Known as
Appropriate Use: Suitable for introducing a name or term that is widely recognized.
Example: “Sodium chloride is commonly known as salt.”
5. Formally Known as
Appropriate Use: Ideal for referring to a previous official name or title.
Example: “The company, formally known as Smith & Co., has rebranded to SmithTech.”
6. Known Otherwise as
Appropriate Use: Best for presenting an alternative designation or identifier.
Example: “The document, known otherwise as the company charter, outlines our core values.”
7. Referred to as
Appropriate Use: Suitable for introducing a term or name used by specific groups or in certain contexts.
Example: “The chemical compound H2O is referred to as water.”
8. Popularly Known as
Appropriate Use: Ideal for a name or term that is widely recognized and used by the general public.
Example: “The city of New York is popularly known as the Big Apple.”
9. Frequently Called
Appropriate Use: Best for a name or term that is often used, especially in casual or informal contexts.
Example: “The device is frequently called a smartphone.”
10. Often Referred to as
Appropriate Use: Suitable for a term or name that is regularly used in various contexts.
Example: “The phenomenon is often referred to as global warming.”
11. In Other Words
Appropriate Use: Ideal for clarifying or rephrasing a term or concept.
Example: “He specializes in entomology, in other words, the study of insects.”
12. Alias
Appropriate Use: Best for indicating an alternative name, often used to conceal identity.
Example: “The author published under the alias ‘Mark Twain’.”
13. Synonymous with
Appropriate Use: Suitable for a term that is equivalent in meaning to another.
Example: “The brand is synonymous with quality electronics.”
14. Called
Appropriate Use: Ideal for a simple and direct alternative name introduction.
Example: “The structure is called the Eiffel Tower.”
15. Termed
Appropriate Use: Best for a more formal introduction of an alternative name or concept.
Example: “The process is termed photosynthesis.”
16. Named as
Appropriate Use: Suitable for specifying a particular name given to something.
Example: “The initiative was named as ‘Project Sunrise’.”
17. Designated as
Appropriate Use: Ideal for an official or formal alternative name.
Example: “The area is designated as a conservation zone.”
18. Identified as
Appropriate Use: Best for introducing a name or term used in identification.
Example: “The suspect was identified as John Doe.”
19. Styled as
Appropriate Use: Suitable for a specific or unique way of naming or referring to something.
Example: “The artist is styled as ‘The Painter of Light’.”
20. Denominated as
Appropriate Use: Ideal for a formal or technical alternative naming.
Example: “The currency is denominated as the Euro.”
