big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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In fact, the actress and singer has dated other big names and been involved in her share of romantic scandals.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
To use as bargaining chips for either a big name like the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo or, better yet, to acquire important foundational pieces to retrofit the roster around Luka Doncic?
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Keep in mind, some big names who transferred but are taking backup roles (Dylan Raiola, Husan Longstreet, Deuce Knight), suffered injuries (Amaris Williams) or could otherwise be unavailable (Brendan Sorsby) won’t be on this list.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Two big names in Georgia politics have recently made endorsements ahead of the statewide primary runoffs.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
To use as bargaining chips for either a big name like the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo or, better yet, to acquire important foundational pieces to retrofit the roster around Luka Doncic?
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Keep in mind, some big names who transferred but are taking backup roles (Dylan Raiola, Husan Longstreet, Deuce Knight), suffered injuries (Amaris Williams) or could otherwise be unavailable (Brendan Sorsby) won’t be on this list.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Two big names in Georgia politics have recently made endorsements ahead of the statewide primary runoffs.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for big name
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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