: 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 … —
Robert Graves
Robert Graves Examples of namesake in a Sentence
How much did President George Bush influence his son and namesake George W. Bush?
Recent Examples on the Web
Earl Tupper, the product’s namesake, was a serial inventor who used mid-century advances in plastics technology to develop the first range of airtight food containers affordable for middle-class households.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The gentle serum instantly smooths and soothes thanks to its namesake triple oat complex, which is clinically proven to lock in moisture for rough, dry skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
Nordstrom just redefined its namesake brand with a huge assortment of high-quality essentials that are on trend but won't go out of style after a season.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Another high profile designer, Dries Van Noten, announced earlier this month plans to retire from his namesake brand, which belongs to Spanish group Puig.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
The two establishments have much in common, in that their annual wine auctions offer members of the wine trade and wine lovers an early opportunity to evaluate a vintage while raising money to support their namesake hospitals and related foundations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
Pinnacles is known for its namesake rock spires, wildflowers and wildlife, particularly California condors.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Tomorrowland co-founder Michiel Beers will also deliver a keynote speech at IMS Ibiza 2024, happening next month on the conference’s namesake island.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Her paintings of enlarged flowers and New Mexico landscapes are on display at her namesake museum, which also tells the story of her life.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
The gentle serum instantly smooths and soothes thanks to its namesake triple oat complex, which is clinically proven to lock in moisture for rough, dry skin.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
Nordstrom just redefined its namesake brand with a huge assortment of high-quality essentials that are on trend but won't go out of style after a season.
—Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Another high profile designer, Dries Van Noten, announced earlier this month plans to retire from his namesake brand, which belongs to Spanish group Puig.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
The two establishments have much in common, in that their annual wine auctions offer members of the wine trade and wine lovers an early opportunity to evaluate a vintage while raising money to support their namesake hospitals and related foundations.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
Pinnacles is known for its namesake rock spires, wildflowers and wildlife, particularly California condors.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
Tomorrowland co-founder Michiel Beers will also deliver a keynote speech at IMS Ibiza 2024, happening next month on the conference’s namesake island.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
Her paintings of enlarged flowers and New Mexico landscapes are on display at her namesake museum, which also tells the story of her life.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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