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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In the early ’50s, Reynolds became a household name with a leading role in one of her career’s most popular films, Singin’ in the Rain, while Fisher was an in-demand recording artist and the star of the musical variety television series Coke Time with Eddie Fisher.
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
While Phlur continues to dominate as a household name, brands like Salt&Stone, Maison Louis Marie, and Sidia are blending skincare-ingredients with their scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The paper appealed to blue-collar workers and soon became a household name as journalists scooped other news outlets on stories and lawmakers referenced its articles in Parliament.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The paper appealed to blue-collar workers and soon became a household name as journalists scooped other news outlets on stories and lawmakers referenced its articles in Parliament.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
While Phlur continues to dominate as a household name, brands like Salt&Stone, Maison Louis Marie, and Sidia are blending skincare-ingredients with their scents.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
The paper appealed to blue-collar workers and soon became a household name as journalists scooped other news outlets on stories and lawmakers referenced its articles in Parliament.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The paper appealed to blue-collar workers and soon became a household name as journalists scooped other news outlets on stories and lawmakers referenced its articles in Parliament.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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