big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Keys was one of several big names to speak at Davis’ funeral, along with Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, and Bruce Springsteen.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The Winnipeg Jets of the brand new World Hockey Association, looking for a big name to establish credibility, made a play for Bobby.
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David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Ignacio Alonso, the president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), had been tasked with finding a big name — and succeeded, with Bielsa available after a remarkable four years at Leeds United.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
The embassies of countries ranging from the UK to Vietnam are just steps away, as are big names in global finance including the World Bank and IFC’s China offices.
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Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
The Winnipeg Jets of the brand new World Hockey Association, looking for a big name to establish credibility, made a play for Bobby.
—
David J. Neal,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Ignacio Alonso, the president of the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF), had been tasked with finding a big name — and succeeded, with Bielsa available after a remarkable four years at Leeds United.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
The embassies of countries ranging from the UK to Vietnam are just steps away, as are big names in global finance including the World Bank and IFC’s China offices.
—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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