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a name shared by members of a family
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Recent Examples of last name
This article was updated to correct the spelling, attributable to human error, of American Express’ CFO last name, which is Le Caillec.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 July 2025
On the players’ side of the ring, players’ last names are featured with their jersey numbers encrusted in diamonds against the backdrop of Lincoln Financial Field (the Eagles home field), paying homage to the dedicated fan base.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Through July 20, anyone who shares a first, middle or last name with an ice cream brand can redeem their pint at halotop.com.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The nine-second video clip, shared by Katie, who declined to share her last name for privacy, on June 10, shows only the plane passenger's hands while preparing the tuna, before panning the camera to her own horrified face at the sight of the meal.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 July 2025
On the players’ side of the ring, players’ last names are featured with their jersey numbers encrusted in diamonds against the backdrop of Lincoln Financial Field (the Eagles home field), paying homage to the dedicated fan base.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Through July 20, anyone who shares a first, middle or last name with an ice cream brand can redeem their pint at halotop.com.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The nine-second video clip, shared by Katie, who declined to share her last name for privacy, on June 10, shows only the plane passenger's hands while preparing the tuna, before panning the camera to her own horrified face at the sight of the meal.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for last name
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They have been married since 1999, combining their previous surnames, True and Frost.—
Derek Lawrence,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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The new film’s title references the surname of Stiller’s character, Greg Focker.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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District title conversation After the events of the last two seasons, the James family name has become synonymous with Arlington Heights football.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 July 2025
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What a fitting honor for this city's founder to have two family names honored on city streets.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Last name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/last%20name. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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