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

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Dwight Schar, founder of one of the U.S.’s largest home builders, displays part of his collection at his namesake bar in Northern Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a striking prelude to "Body to Body", the album's first full track, interwoven with Korea's most iconic folk song and the album's namesake, Arirang.

From BBC

A chalkboard sign advertises “chicken portions” at the market’s namesake values.

From The Wall Street Journal

The increase was driven by gains at the company’s namesake brand as well as West Elm and Pottery Barn Kids and Teens, offset by a decline at Pottery Barn.

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