namesake

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The 10-brand group, which apart from its namesake also includes marques such as Audi and Porsche, is planning to lay off at least 50,000 in Germany by 2030.

From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026

Shirley Temple gets passing recognition, only via her namesake drink when the Minions visit a nightclub and sip virgin cocktails loaded with cherries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Defending against the FCC and reorienting the company around its namesake streaming service are priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Living up to its namesake, fast cars, helicopters and motorbikes also grace the game's brightly coloured cover, created in the series' signature pop-art style.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Thinking of the town made me think, too, of its namesake.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer