Thomason
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Thomason is an English-language surname of patronymic origin, typically meaning "son of Thomas."
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Thomason canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T21363763 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Thomason Context triple: [Barbara Rooney, familyName, Thomason]
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A.
Mathison
Mathison is a surname most notably associated with American screenwriter Melissa Mathison, known for writing the screenplay for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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B.
Tolson
Tolson is a surname most notably associated with Melvin B. Tolson, an influential American poet, educator, and civil rights advocate.
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C.
Oreston
Oreston is a suburban district of Plymouth in Devon, England, known for its riverside location and maritime character.
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D.
Knowlton
Knowlton is an English surname borne by various notable figures, including military officers, politicians, and academics.
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E.
Knowlton
Knowlton is a small unincorporated rural community located in Ringgold County, Iowa.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Thomason Target entity description: Thomason is an English-language surname of patronymic origin, typically meaning "son of Thomas."
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A.
Mathison
Mathison is a surname most notably associated with American screenwriter Melissa Mathison, known for writing the screenplay for "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
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B.
Tolson
Tolson is a surname most notably associated with Melvin B. Tolson, an influential American poet, educator, and civil rights advocate.
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C.
Oreston
Oreston is a suburban district of Plymouth in Devon, England, known for its riverside location and maritime character.
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D.
Knowlton
Knowlton is an English surname borne by various notable figures, including military officers, politicians, and academics.
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E.
Knowlton
Knowlton is a small unincorporated rural community located in Ringgold County, Iowa.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.