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namesake
[ neym-seyk ]
noun
- a person named after another.
- a person having the same name as another.
namesake
/ ˈneɪmˌseɪk /
noun
- a person or thing named after another
- a person or thing with the same name as another
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of namesake1
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Example Sentences
Dollar General has found it could cast its net wider by created a distinct brand from its namesake stores, even with items are are still inexpensive.
The high-end department store, whose own house brands have not included fur for a number of years, said the ban would extend to its namesake stores, its discount Rack chain, and its website.
A lucky Massachusetts town in the 18th century decided to name itself after Benjamin Franklin and then ask its namesake for a gift.
On Anchor’s own app, the problem is even worse, with the namesake show rarely appearing at the top of results.
DNA origami, like its namesake, is now living out one of its endless possibilities.
I remind Deen that his namesake died in an infamously horrible car crash, so he may want to cool it on texting and driving.
This was even before the nonprofit group hired a Boston law firm to investigate its namesake as Newsweek was preparing its story.
The cap stayed only because it referenced Civil War-era California state lawmaker Abner Weed, the namesake of the town.
An absentee father is loitering about with his son and namesake, Mason Jr., at a deserted concert hall.
The sand on its namesake beach turns gray as the sun dips behind the Two Brothers, twin granite spires at the far side of the bay.
A silver cup is the usual present, with your little namesake's initials, or full name, engraved upon it.
Your letter to Foster is not forgot: nor was the visit to his namesake of Orchard Street.
He left his Idrone property to his nephew and namesake, who was also continued in the government of Leighlin.
Of course, it was not admirable conduct, but Peter could understand and sympathize with the motives of his namesake.
Little Grace never saw her grandmama, nor her lovely aunt that was her namesake, nor consciously her mama.
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