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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Public outrage over how a female pop star dresses has, of course, recurred long before Rodrigo became a household name.
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Lage may not quite be a household name, but he’s revered in musician circles, and is generally considered one of the most talented and versatile players on the planet.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Forsythe became a household name thanks to his starring role in late-1950s sitcom Bachelor Father.
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Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Harrington, an attorney, isn’t a household name.
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Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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Chelsey Sanchez,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Lage may not quite be a household name, but he’s revered in musician circles, and is generally considered one of the most talented and versatile players on the planet.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Forsythe became a household name thanks to his starring role in late-1950s sitcom Bachelor Father.
—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Harrington, an attorney, isn’t a household name.
—
Charlotte Observer,
24 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 2 Jul. 2026.
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