big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Hoka sponsors several road and track, trail, and triathlon athletes, as well as road races like the Big Sur International Marathon, and is generally a big name in the running world.
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Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Huge payrolls, star players, big name free agents.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Many big names in fashion spend their entire careers chasing an idea of timelessness; this second installment of the Armani/Archivio project only proves that Armani cemented his.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite Bezos’ headlining status, many big names and A-listers are expected to be in attendance — but New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his wife, Rama will not be among them, sources told CBS News.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Huge payrolls, star players, big name free agents.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Many big names in fashion spend their entire careers chasing an idea of timelessness; this second installment of the Armani/Archivio project only proves that Armani cemented his.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite Bezos’ headlining status, many big names and A-listers are expected to be in attendance — but New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his wife, Rama will not be among them, sources told CBS News.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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