: 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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How much did President George Bush influence his son and namesake George W. Bush?
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—Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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After a six-year closure for repairs, the beloved Peter Island and its iconic namesake property, Peter Island Resort, returned in full force, attracting yacht owners and other worldwide fans.
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Eve Chen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Rather than earn its namesake by using said freedom to go on a killing spree, Murderbot decides to just… quietly binge TV shows.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Beyond its namesake soda, the company makes an array of snacks and other food products, including Doritos, Rold Gold pretzels and Sabra hummus.
—Rich Bellis, NBC news, 22 May 2025
The luxurious Peter Island Resort Courtesy of Peter Island Resort
After a six-year closure for repairs, the beloved Peter Island and its iconic namesake property, Peter Island Resort, returned in full force, attracting yacht owners and other worldwide fans.
—AFAR Media, 22 May 2025
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 30 May. 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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