namesakes

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Noun namesake has 1 sense

namesake - a person with the same name as another
--₁ is a kind of person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

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Namesakes

Definition:

(noun) Namesakes refer to people or things that are named after someone else, often because they share the same name or have similar characteristics.

(noun) Namesakes can also indicate a collection of items, such as books or products, that are associated with a particular person or brand.

Examples:

(noun - people)

The conference room at our office is named after our company's namesake, Mr. John Smith, to honor his contributions.
George is named after his grandfather who passed away before he was born, making him a namesake in the family.

(noun - items)

Harry Potter novels, based on the famous character, have become incredible namesakes for children's literature.
The perfume line, named after the renowned actress, has launched several new namesakes in the fragrance industry.

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