: 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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Rick Owens: Temple of Love This new Rizzoli book, which is out on July 8, looks into the life of the American fashion designer who launched his namesake line in 1994, and is based in Paris.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
After his first book was published in 2006, about 30 members of the Twins Platoon were invited by their namesake baseball team to once again appear on the field before a game — this time at the Metrodome.
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.
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Lewis hoped his namesake magazine would survive him.
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Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
After his first book was published in 2006, about 30 members of the Twins Platoon were invited by their namesake baseball team to once again appear on the field before a game — this time at the Metrodome.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
Lewis hoped his namesake magazine would survive him.
—Donovan Hohn
june 13, Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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