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eponymous

[uh-pon-uh-muhs] / əˈpɒn ə məs /
ADJECTIVE
giving one's name to something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
eponymic onymous
STRONG
nominative titular
Antonyms


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Tim Gaspar, 44, founded an eponymous insurance agency in the Valley, which he sold in 2021, and is now campaigning full-time to win the Third District council seat, according to campaign spokesperson Haley Townes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The Womack Sisters’ debut eponymous LP hits that sweet spot between familiar and fresh, and puts their “collage of culture” on full display.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

The revenue growth was driven by gains in both the company’s eponymous healthcare business and Evernorth Health Solutions, Cigna said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

America's First Lady Melania Trump made $10.7m from her eponymous documentary, which was produced by Amazon.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

They all turned to look at her, but only one, who had to be the eponymous Mariama, said, “Hi. Welcome.”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie



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