namesake

[neym-seyk] / ˈneɪmˌseɪk /

NOUN

name

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brand flag label nickname sign signature style term

STRONG

agnomen alias appellation autograph cognomen denomination designation epithet eponym handle head heading matronymic moniker monogram patronymic pseudonym rubric sobriquet surname tag

WEAK

agname autonym compellation nom de guerre nom de plume nomen pen name pet name place name prenomen proper name stage name trade name

Antonyms

WEAK

unknown

Example Sentences

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With all 11 US World Cup venues being NFL stadiums, American football is leaving its mark on its rather different namesake.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

S&P Global’s stock has since rebounded 9.3% since its February sell-off lows—ironically outpacing the 5% increase of its namesake benchmark the S&P 500 over the same period.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The domaine makes only about 5,000 bottles of its namesake wine each year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Gap, which along with Athleta and its namesake stores also owns Old Navy and Banana Republic, described 2026 as a “rebuild year” for Athleta.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

The smiley face is a code for my dad’s namesake.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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