n. 1 the substitution of a title or epithet for a proper name -his highness-; 2 the use of a proper name for an idea -he is a Daniel come to judgment-
Calling Shakespeare the Bard of Avon is using an antonomasia.
Calling Shakespeare the Bard of Avon is using an antonomasia.
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addressing by a title; addressing by an epithet; using a title
using the actual name
5 syllables
an-to-no-ma-sia
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