: 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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Last Christmas, my son, Hack’s namesake, tasted his first bite—and just like that, four generations of food tradition became five.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2012, after a successful career at her family’s cosmetics business, Lauder launched her namesake brand.
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Launching in November 2025, the luxury vessel will sail to the Asmat region, inhabited by its namesake indigenous tribe who are known for their rich cultural heritage.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Macy’s namesake brand remains the weakest part of the company.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2012, after a successful career at her family’s cosmetics business, Lauder launched her namesake brand.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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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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