household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
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The actress is a household name thanks to her roles in notable projects like Moulin Rouge, Big Little Lies and The Hours.
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025
For many, Bieber has been a household name ever since the late aughts.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
Spike Lee, the filmmaker, is the only household name on the list of community members.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Larry Householder is not a household name – except perhaps in the state of Ohio.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
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Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025
For many, Bieber has been a household name ever since the late aughts.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Apr. 2025
Spike Lee, the filmmaker, is the only household name on the list of community members.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2025
Larry Householder is not a household name – except perhaps in the state of Ohio.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for household name
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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