big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Some big names won't be making the trip to North America for the World Cup due to injury problems.
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Alex Connor, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The film lineup is expansive, diverse and sprinkled with some big names.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
And that included some of their big names, with Larkin in particular struggling to score at even strength.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Other big names have since followed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Alex Connor, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The film lineup is expansive, diverse and sprinkled with some big names.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 June 2026
And that included some of their big names, with Larkin in particular struggling to score at even strength.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Other big names have since followed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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