namesake

Example Sentences

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An exhibition marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death shows how his humble life inspired the artists who adorned his namesake basilica and changed the way sacred figures were depicted.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

For instance, PepsiCo has its own namesake prebiotic cola with fiber, which it made available nationwide in February.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Street Grandma’s new showroom features its unique silhouettes in a space that feels — as the namesake suggests — like nana’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

The older children adore him, and, as for the valley people, it doesn’t matter how often I explain that we named the baby for my father, they are all sure that Truitt is their namesake.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson