namesake (Meaning)

Wordnet

namesake (n)

a person with the same name as another

Webster

namesake (n.)

One that has the same name as another; especially, one called after, or named out of regard to, another.

Synonyms & Antonyms of namesake

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namesake Sentence Examples

  1. The town's namesake, a renowned explorer, had sailed to distant lands.
  2. The street bears its namesake's name in honor of his groundbreaking research.
  3. The new bridge is the namesake of a local hero who saved countless lives.
  4. The hospital's namesake was a renowned physician who dedicated his life to patient care.
  5. The university's namesake was a brilliant scholar whose writings shaped generations of students.
  6. The park's namesake, a beloved nature conservationist, had spent a lifetime protecting wildlife.
  7. The library's namesake was a prolific author whose works have inspired countless readers.
  8. The museum's namesake was a renowned artist whose paintings continue to captivate audiences.
  9. The ship's namesake was a legendary sea captain who had navigated treacherous waters with unwavering courage.
  10. The building's namesake, a renowned architect, had designed some of the world's most iconic structures.

FAQs About the word namesake

a person with the same name as anotherOne that has the same name as another; especially, one called after, or named out of regard to, another.

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The town's namesake, a renowned explorer, had sailed to distant lands.

The street bears its namesake's name in honor of his groundbreaking research.

The new bridge is the namesake of a local hero who saved countless lives.

The hospital's namesake was a renowned physician who dedicated his life to patient care.