How to Use name-dropping in a Sentence

name-dropping

noun

• The issue is the new name-dropping that’s come since her book came out.
  — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
• Epstein’s pidgin writing style, paired with his name-dropping and vagueness, makes emails like this excellent fodder for both speculation and genuine concern.
  — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
• The recipe has even made its way into celebrity circles, with Keke Palmer name-dropping the TikTok star in a recent interview.
  — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
• At times, readers may tire of Le Tellier’s frequent cultural references and name-dropping, which are sprinkled throughout the short chapters.
  — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2025
• Kahan’s subject matter sets him apart from most of his adult-contemporary contemporaries, often directly mentioning an interstate highway or name-dropping a city in the New England region.
  — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
• Like Top Chef, America’s Culinary Cup also features a group of chefs who are at the top of the industry — expect lots of James Beard name-dropping — cooking dishes in a short amount of time.
  — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
• While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene.
  — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
• Instead, there’s a whole lot of Wells Fargo name-dropping in Kristen’s explanation that the Active Cash Credit Card is funding cash prizes for the Elimination challenge.
  — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026