household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
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Greene became a household name early in her congressional career, often grabbing attention for her conspiratorial beliefs and polarizing comments.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Another young forward looking to become a household name might be more familiar to fans.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
This wasn’t how it was supposed to go for the three-time Cup Series champion and household name of NASCAR’s early-aughts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
This feels like the moment Matt Boldy becomes a true household name.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Another young forward looking to become a household name might be more familiar to fans.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
This wasn’t how it was supposed to go for the three-time Cup Series champion and household name of NASCAR’s early-aughts.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
This feels like the moment Matt Boldy becomes a true household name.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for household name
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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