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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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.

From The Wall Street Journal

He attended a November event with potential Saudi investors and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick—schmoozing with attendees in the company’s namesake Kennedy center lounge—and invited some guests to visit SyberJet’s facilities in Arizona.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for some festival-goers, the choice of location was not welcomed - with ticket-holders taking to social media to make jibes about the distance of the venue from its namesake city.

From BBC

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