: 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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In his wildest dreams, Captain Cook couldn’t have envisioned the namesake resort that anchors Lizard Island now.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond its numerous famous admirers (a roster that includes the likes of Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra) Palm Springs is also home to world-famous events, including the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Modernism Week, and the city’s namesake International Film Festival.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The company unveiled a new set called the OLED Evo W6 Wallpaper at this year’s show, which, while wider than its namesake, still sits at a mere nine mm thick.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
That same month, Mouret stepped down from his namesake label to pursue new ventures, leaving Self-Portrait founder Han Chong as the sole creative director.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond its numerous famous admirers (a roster that includes the likes of Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra) Palm Springs is also home to world-famous events, including the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Modernism Week, and the city’s namesake International Film Festival.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The company unveiled a new set called the OLED Evo W6 Wallpaper at this year’s show, which, while wider than its namesake, still sits at a mere nine mm thick.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
That same month, Mouret stepped down from his namesake label to pursue new ventures, leaving Self-Portrait founder Han Chong as the sole creative director.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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