big name

noun

: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition

a big name in the business world

big-name

ˈbig-ˌnām 

adjective

Examples of big name in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Levy’s first-look deal marks the latest instance of a big name creator and a platform like Netflix not extending an existing overall deal. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 May 2026

Kalshi, Polymarket odds on Democratic nominee While no major candidate has officially announced a 2028 bid, people are already placing odds on big names, Ocasio-Cortez included. —Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 13 May 2026

Though big names will help raise the profile of a podcast sometimes, the real value of your podcast is you and your perspective. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big name

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe