namesake
Example Sentences
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A study says Joshua trees could all but disappear from their namesake national park by the end of the century, unless drastic climate action is taken.
From Los Angeles Times
Other political analysts say Chavismo remains strong, even if aspects of its identity have shifted since its namesake died of cancer 13 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times
TSM 0.22%increase; green up pointing triangle , the world’s largest fabricator of advanced computer processors, have been discussing the need to expand operations beyond its namesake island.
The facility’s namesake harbored no illusions that his donation might one day turn the downtrodden Hoosiers into the country’s top team.
Craft beer drinkers know Pliny the Elder as the inspiration for his namesake double IPA.
From Los Angeles Times
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