namesake

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“I think you played that better than we could have,” Williams said, speaking from a wheelchair under the sign of his namesake venue in front of other accomplished alumni and friends, including producer Kathleen Kennedy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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

And there was also a nod to the Navy in the choice of gift - with Charles presenting the president with a bell from his WW2 submarine namesake, HMS Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

What could be better than to have him train as a physician, like his illustrious namesake?

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin