as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Dozens of big-name contributors have been released, including Amazon, Apple, Comcast, Google, T-Mobile, and Palantir Technologies.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Many of the big-name on-air talent stars and executives expected to attend were working on the story.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The wine list moves between big-name Champagne houses and local producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The big-name stars — such as Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino — haven’t gotten the job done consistently.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The main business district is home to more than 140 businesses like long-time breakfast spot The Briarpatch, independent shops like Writers Block Bookstore, and big-name retailers like Lilly Pulitzer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The big-name pro athlete who prefers to remain anonymous but gave money all those years ago and phoned the family this past week to express condolences.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
McClintock has some big-name donors in his list, including the real estate developer Angelo Tsakopoulos, who gave $7,000 to McClintock’s campaign, his wife Sofia, who gave another $7,000, and his son Kyriakos, who gave $3,500.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Many of the big-name on-air talent stars and executives expected to attend were working on the story.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
First, there are the big-name athletes to find and woo into competing on the streets of the UK’s capital, then the pace-makers, the notable debutants, and the tantalising head-to-heads to create; there’s the hotel bookings, the visas, the flights, the prize money and even bonuses to ponder over.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The wine list moves between big-name Champagne houses and local producers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The big-name stars — such as Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino — haven’t gotten the job done consistently.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
The main business district is home to more than 140 businesses like long-time breakfast spot The Briarpatch, independent shops like Writers Block Bookstore, and big-name retailers like Lilly Pulitzer.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The big-name pro athlete who prefers to remain anonymous but gave money all those years ago and phoned the family this past week to express condolences.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
McClintock has some big-name donors in his list, including the real estate developer Angelo Tsakopoulos, who gave $7,000 to McClintock’s campaign, his wife Sofia, who gave another $7,000, and his son Kyriakos, who gave $3,500.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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The most famous shredder of all time is Eddie Van Halen.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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This remote coastline in western Australia is a stark contrast to the country's more famous beaches, such as Bondi Beach, but is just as beautiful.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mega-shows on Rio's famed shoreline have become a draw to the city, and Madonna and Lady Gaga have given similarly massive performances in front of the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel in recent years.—
Rodrigo Viga Gaier,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The service Staff are young, creative, attentive—balancing friendliness with just the right dose of Japan’s famed omotenashi hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The couple, who married last year in Italy, have become increasingly prominent in fashion circles, a particular passion of Sánchez Bezos, 56, who also serves as vice chair of the Bezos Earth Fund, another passion.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The school has become the continent’s most prominent professional dance training institution in recent years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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The menu is an homage to the most celebrated Peruvian dishes, with big platters of ceviche and tiradito, saltados and rice with chicken, beef and seafood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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David Vanacore was the most celebrated composer of the evening, picking up the Golden Note Award for his entire career, but also getting the annual kudos that have regularly become his due on top of the lifetime achievement honor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The multi-bedroom residences provide space for kids to spread out, and the resort offers fun and educational activities through the Ritz-Carlton’s renowned Ambassadors of the Environment program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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When the news broke Wednesday that Ted Turner, the renowned media and sports mogul, had died at the age of 87, leading voices in the media and entertainment world showered praise upon his legacy.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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