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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Joshua knocked out YouTube star Jake Paul in Miami in December, but he is not considered a household name in America.
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The company launched its debut shoe a year later and quickly transformed into a household name.
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Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The Witch grossed $40 million on a $4 million budget, announcing Taylor-Joy to the industry without quite making her a household name.
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Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Like much of the cast, this is the role that made Kaley Cuoco a household name.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
The company launched its debut shoe a year later and quickly transformed into a household name.
—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
The Witch grossed $40 million on a $4 million budget, announcing Taylor-Joy to the industry without quite making her a household name.
—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Like much of the cast, this is the role that made Kaley Cuoco a household name.
—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 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 26 Jun. 2026.
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