: 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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The hotel’s namesake also has an interesting history.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Upscale Ipanema and its namesake beach are also close by, while Copacabana is around a 15-minute drive along the coast.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
The namesake heretik sauce is shown off on that rotisserie chicken, the sole poultry dish on the menu, while other small plates will feature the bounty of seafood up for grabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
By focusing solely on Barbara and bypassing his namesake, Rosenberg gives Night Night Fawn a broader view of the world.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Upscale Ipanema and its namesake beach are also close by, while Copacabana is around a 15-minute drive along the coast.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026
The namesake heretik sauce is shown off on that rotisserie chicken, the sole poultry dish on the menu, while other small plates will feature the bounty of seafood up for grabs.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
By focusing solely on Barbara and bypassing his namesake, Rosenberg gives Night Night Fawn a broader view of the world.
—Isle McElroy, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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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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