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Definitions

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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The trademark is the namesake of Albert Goodwill Spalding, who in 1876 co-founded A.G.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"We will not accept raising the issue of weapons in this crude manner," said Abu Ubaida, whose namesake was killed in an Israeli strike last year.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But the late 1990s merger between Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler and Chrysler hardly led to a turnaround for the namesake brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Wasserman and his investors are trying to sell his former namesake firm.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

It is not necessary to tell you that his favorite part is the one with his namesake, Rostam and Sohrab.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini