eponym

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The stresses in private credit are relatively concentrated in a few sectors, according to David Rosenberg, the eponym of Rosenberg Research.

From Barron's

On November 1 the association announced that it would phase out what are known as eponyms—names that honor specific people.

From Scientific American

His work even generated the eponym “Boteroesque,” referring to enlarged figures like the ones he created.

From Los Angeles Times

A few botanists proposed getting rid of eponyms honoring humans altogether.

From Science Magazine

Still, some scholars say the tradition should live on, arguing that even “canceled” eponyms can serve as a reminder of the paths that medicine should never go down again.

From New York Times