big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Is making commercials without big name French actors part of that reflection, part of your artistic journey?
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Today, its roster boasts many of the hottest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Chappell Roan, Benny Blanco, Benson Boone and Duran Duran, as well as big names from the worlds of film, TV, fashion and sports.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Escobedo’s career included touring with big names, including Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony, and Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire.
—Lisa France, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
The Leafs are allowing the most even-strength chances against with Auston Matthews, Nylander, Max Domi and Knies on the ice, which is an awful lot of big names (and salaries) to lead the way there.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2025
Today, its roster boasts many of the hottest names in music, including Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Chappell Roan, Benny Blanco, Benson Boone and Duran Duran, as well as big names from the worlds of film, TV, fashion and sports.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Escobedo’s career included touring with big names, including Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony, and Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire.
—Lisa France, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
The Leafs are allowing the most even-strength chances against with Auston Matthews, Nylander, Max Domi and Knies on the ice, which is an awful lot of big names (and salaries) to lead the way there.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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