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Sentences with COGNOMEN

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"His cognomen "Caesar" became synonymous with emperor."
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"In ancient Rome, a cognomen was an additional name bestowed upon individuals."
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"The cognomen "the Great" was given to several prominent leaders in history."
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"Mark Antony's cognomen was derived from his descent from an Antonius."
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"Many gladiators in Rome adopted a cognomen related to their trade."
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"Gaius Octavius took the cognomen "Augustus" upon becoming emperor."
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"Cicero's cognomen was derived from the Latin word for chickpea."
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"The cognomen was often used to distinguish between individuals with the same name."
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"A prominent cognomen could convey status and reputation in ancient societies."
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"The cognomen "the Terrible" was associated with Ivan IV of Russia."
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