namesake

[neym-seyk] / ˈneɪmˌseɪk /

NOUN

name

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand flag label nickname sign signature style term

STRONG

agnomen alias appellation autograph cognomen denomination designation epithet eponym handle head heading matronymic moniker monogram patronymic pseudonym rubric sobriquet surname tag

WEAK

agname autonym compellation nom de guerre nom de plume nomen pen name pet name place name prenomen proper name stage name trade name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

Example Sentences

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Warren and Porter, who met more than two decades ago, have a long-standing relationship, to the point that the senator is the namesake of one of Porter’s children.

From Los Angeles Times

He returned to the replacements in place of his namesake against Scotland, leaving the Harlequins playmaker out of the matchday squad - even with his ability to cover full-back.

From BBC

Tripadvisor’s namesake brand allows users to search and review hotels and other travel experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its home base has remained in its namesake Virginia hometown—also known as the “Ham Capital of the World.”

From The Wall Street Journal

AI search engine Perplexity has been testing ads in the United States since 2024, while Google is also testing ads in the AI "overviews" its namesake search engine has been offering since last year.

From Barron's

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