namesake

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He took his oath with his hand on a book of poems by the city’s namesake, Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier, that belonged to the council’s sole remaining white person, Republican Cathy Warner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The growth was partially offset by a 21% decline in adjusted revenue for Cigna’s namesake segment, which provides medical plans and other benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

There are its namesake drugstores, but also pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark, insurer Aetna, primary-care center Oak Street Health, and in-home services provider Signify Health.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Jones senior has helped nurture her younger namesake, putting on a one-on-one kicking session on a visit to Glantaf.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“Thy namesake tamed the desert and sweetened the minds of thy people, didst thou know that? It is in the books.”

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck