namesake

Example Sentences

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After his screen debut at 18, he gained broader fame for his versatile style and namesake speed in Hong Kong action movies, which paved the way for a Hollywood career in the 2000s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Lucas’ role at his namesake museum has also not always been clear, and the museum’s development has been marked by a series of high-profile staff shakeups.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

There are its namesake drugstores, but also pharmacy-benefits manager Caremark, insurer Aetna, primary-care center Oak Street Health, and in-home services provider Signify Health.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Jones senior has helped nurture her younger namesake, putting on a one-on-one kicking session on a visit to Glantaf.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“And now—if I don’t make haste to write this note you’d get the news that your namesake was here—before then I just want to bid you good-day.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman