: 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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The deal turned Saks Global into a larger player, which included Saks Fifth Avenue, its off-price chain Saks Off 5th, Neiman Marcus' namesake department store chain and Bergdorf Goodman.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
But Tyler McGillivary, the designer behind her cult namesake fashion brand, says blaming finances is little more than an excuse.
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Guests are also offered complimentary city treats, like hot, powdery beignets, served from a charming lobby cart each afternoon, and Jeremy Davenport croons jazz tunes four nights a week in his namesake lounge.
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In addition to its namesake ingredients, it’s made with Swiss, Parmesan, herbs, and spices.
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
But Tyler McGillivary, the designer behind her cult namesake fashion brand, says blaming finances is little more than an excuse.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Guests are also offered complimentary city treats, like hot, powdery beignets, served from a charming lobby cart each afternoon, and Jeremy Davenport croons jazz tunes four nights a week in his namesake lounge.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
In addition to its namesake ingredients, it’s made with Swiss, Parmesan, herbs, and spices.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Namesake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/namesake. Accessed 6 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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