big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
After a brief exploratory talent search, all parties took their foot off the gas to wait for the new cycle when more big names became available and to give the script more time.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Many publishers also turn to big names to guarantee cash flow and make up for smaller releases.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Related Stories Throughout his career, Daws fostered relationships with big names in the industry including George Clarke, James May, Simon Reeve, Stefan Gates, Peter Snow, Hannah Fry, Johnny Vegas and Ronnie Corbett.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
After a brief exploratory talent search, all parties took their foot off the gas to wait for the new cycle when more big names became available and to give the script more time.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2025
Many publishers also turn to big names to guarantee cash flow and make up for smaller releases.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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