Synonyms for namesakes
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : neym-seyk |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈneɪmˌseɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for namesakes Other synonyms for the word namesakes
- agname
- appellation
- autograph
- autonym
- cognomen
- compellation
- denomination
- designation
- epithet
- eponym
- handle
- head
- heading
- matronymic
- moniker
- monogram
- namesake
- nom de guerre
- nom de plume
- nomen
- patronymic
- pen name
- pet name
- place name
- prenomen
- proper name
- pseudonym
- rubric
- sobriquet
- stage name
- surname
- tag
- trade name
Définition of namesakes
Origin :- "person named for the sake of someone," 1640s, probably originally (for the) name's sake.
- As in name : noun title given to something, someone
- If they cling to the side, their namesakes will lead a quiet life.
- Extract from : « The Book of Hallowe'en » by Ruth Edna Kelley
- The namesakes drop a small portion of the meat on the floor.
- Extract from : « The Dance Festivals of the Alaskan Eskimo » by Ernest William Hawkes
- The play of the two namesakes was as different as the poles asunder.
- Extract from : « Scottish Football Reminiscences and Sketches » by David Drummond Bone
- He is in bed, and had twenty of his namesakes on his temples this morning.
- Extract from : « The Life of Charles Dickens, Vol. I-III, Complete » by John Forster
- He was a mariner, and the two namesakes were in partnership together.
- Extract from : « Grettir The Strong » by Unknown
- I laugh, and tell Mr. Potts it's because he and Washington are namesakes.
- Extract from : « Pencil Sketches » by Eliza Leslie
- And this wonderful secret is about your namesakes, the violets.
- Extract from : « Confidences » by Edith B. Lowry
- Now it is to be told of Njal how he rides to meet these namesakes.
- Extract from : « The story of Burnt Njal » by Anonymous
- Stranger still; it is not relationship, it is not chance, that has made them namesakes.
- Extract from : « Armadale » by Wilkie Collins
- It is a curious fact that nearly every distinguished musician, composer or executant, has his namesakes.
- Extract from : « Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work » by Stephen Samuel Stratton
Antonyms for namesakes
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