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
- 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.
- The university's namesake was a brilliant scholar whose writings shaped generations of students.
- The park's namesake, a beloved nature conservationist, had spent a lifetime protecting wildlife.
- The library's namesake was a prolific author whose works have inspired countless readers.
- The museum's namesake was a renowned artist whose paintings continue to captivate audiences.
- The ship's namesake was a legendary sea captain who had navigated treacherous waters with unwavering courage.
- 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.