antonomasia
(an-to-no-ma-sia)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. 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
Example Sentence
Calling Shakespeare the Bard of Avon is using an antonomasia.
Synonyms
addressing by a title; addressing by an epithet; using a title
Antonyms
using the actual name