antonomasia

/ænˌtɒnəʊˈmeɪzɪə//ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/

noun

  1. 1

    The substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun.

  2. 2

    Use of a proper name to suggest its most obvious quality or aspect.

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