: one that has the same name as another
especially
: one who is named after another or for whom another is named
His grandson and namesake is the spit and image of him … —
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Although Cattlemen’s was founded to satisfy its namesake population, it’s adored by Oklahomans of all kinds—not to mention visitors from across the country, including musicians, actors, and even Presidents.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
This week’s most overbought stocks included Monster Beverage , which manufactures its namesake energy drink.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The third-generation leader of his family’s namesake confections business, Ferrero is executive chairman of The Ferrero Group, which generated nearly $20 billion of revenue in fiscal 2024 from the sale of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Kinder Surprise eggs, Tic Tac mints and more.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
State of play: Peregrine's menu stays true to its namesake bird, which is known to migrate great distances.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
This week’s most overbought stocks included Monster Beverage , which manufactures its namesake energy drink.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The third-generation leader of his family’s namesake confections business, Ferrero is executive chairman of The Ferrero Group, which generated nearly $20 billion of revenue in fiscal 2024 from the sale of Ferrero Rocher chocolates, Kinder Surprise eggs, Tic Tac mints and more.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
State of play: Peregrine's menu stays true to its namesake bird, which is known to migrate great distances.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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namesake
noun
name·sake
ˈnām-ˌsāk 
: one that has the same name as another
especially
: one named after another
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