eponymous
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Of course, “The Eric André Show,” a parody of late-night talk series, always begins with its eponymous host wrecking his set in the most chaotic manner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
This sparked a conversation about whether a game can be part of the series yet not be set in or around the fictional eponymous town.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Vinod Khosla, who served as the founding CEO of computer maker Sun Microsystems, launched his eponymous firm in 2004 after close to two decades at venture-capital firm Kleiner Perkins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
His eponymous television show, which featured performances from him and others, was viewed by several million people a week at its peak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
He was not saved by these efforts, though, but by a curious stipulation in the terms laid down by Henry Lucas for his eponymous chair.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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