household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
Examples of household name in a Sentence
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Martin would become a household name in the United States, sharing the top of the charts with the likes of the Backstreet Boys, TLC and Britney Spears.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The honor comes as no shock as Gill has remained a quintessential talent over the years becoming a household name in the Black music lexicon for his incomparable discography.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2024
That show, which ran from 1984 to 1995, made its host, Robin Leach, a household name — and household voice.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
But there’s another fascinating founder doing double duty (actually triple duty) who isn’t a household name yet.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 May 2024
At just 22 years old, Clark became a household name because of her talent on the court playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 May 2024
And though Juicy Couture has certainly become a household name for velour tracksuits, the plush set was preceded by styles conjured up by none other than Kimora Lee Simons’s Baby Phat empire.
—Shelby Hyde, Essence, 10 May 2024
Since the beginning of her career, Dan has advocated for and supported Lori as she’s achieved success in business and become a household name.
—Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Released during the pandemic, that blockbuster LP turned Lipa into a household name and ushered a disco revival into the pop galaxy.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The honor comes as no shock as Gill has remained a quintessential talent over the years becoming a household name in the Black music lexicon for his incomparable discography.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2024
That show, which ran from 1984 to 1995, made its host, Robin Leach, a household name — and household voice.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
But there’s another fascinating founder doing double duty (actually triple duty) who isn’t a household name yet.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 May 2024
At just 22 years old, Clark became a household name because of her talent on the court playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 May 2024
And though Juicy Couture has certainly become a household name for velour tracksuits, the plush set was preceded by styles conjured up by none other than Kimora Lee Simons’s Baby Phat empire.
—Shelby Hyde, Essence, 10 May 2024
Since the beginning of her career, Dan has advocated for and supported Lori as she’s achieved success in business and become a household name.
—Blake Bakkila, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
Released during the pandemic, that blockbuster LP turned Lipa into a household name and ushered a disco revival into the pop galaxy.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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