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eponymous

[uh-pon-uh-muhs] / əˈpɒn ə məs /
ADJECTIVE
giving one's name to something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eponymic onymous
STRONG
nominative titular
Antonyms


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He was explaining his theories about bitcoin’s roller-coaster ride to David Lin, host of an eponymous podcast, and co-host Bonnie Chang in an episode aired Monday.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Daunt is a bibliophile and owns a small chain of eponymous independent bookstores in England.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The eponymous rainbow is actually double, a second bow barely visible at top right.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Gregg Allman, the soulful voice behind “Whipping Post” and “Midnight Rider,” passed away in 2017, three years after his eponymous band called it quits.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They all turned to look at her, but only one, who had to be the eponymous Mariama, said, “Hi. Welcome.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie



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