: 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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Anna Sheffield is heading home with a collection of decorative objects that are as eclectic as pieces from her namesake jewelry line.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
His level of greatness is so ubiquitous that people use his namesake as a measuring stick in other realms.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Similarly, visual and performance artist Andrea Maack, who created her namesake perfume brand in 2012, channels specific Icelandic environments.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
His level of greatness is so ubiquitous that people use his namesake as a measuring stick in other realms.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Similarly, visual and performance artist Andrea Maack, who created her namesake perfume brand in 2012, channels specific Icelandic environments.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 13 Oct. 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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