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self-named
  • a word derived from name.

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The frequently irreverent, sometimes spooky and often emotional comedy followed its four self-named Rez Dogs growing into themselves in their small Oklahoma town.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

These are elements that a self-named “high ambition coalition” of countries want to see.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Joe Petito and Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mother and father, and her nearly lifelong step-parents, Tara Petito and Jim Schmidt, sat down for an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw that aired Tuesday on his self-named show.

From Fox News • Oct. 5, 2021

During a three-hour layover in Atlanta, he and Mike Davis, managing director for Earnhardt’s self-named company, recorded their weekly podcast, “Dale Jr. Download,” forecasting their trip to the Olympics.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2018

In a little while the other two of the somewhat discordant, though self-named "Chosen" Trio had done the same.

From The Auto Boys' Quest by Braden, James A. (James Andrew)