BIG-NAME Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

big-name

adjective

Definition of big-name

as in famous

widely known several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

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Recent Examples of big-name From a business perspective, this emphasis is understandable; these big-name pieces are huge audience draws, both for locals and traveling visitors. — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 There was logic to the 49ers replacing one big-name wideout with the other. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 Fans were inspired, and more big-name players followed, including Peter Beardsley, Keegan’s former Newcastle team-mate. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 If the big-name brands seem too on-the-nose, go for Ryka's Era Mary Jane. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Fitzpatrick was one of many big-name golfers who didn’t make the cut. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The Taylor Farms website doesn’t offer a full list of the big-name chain restaurants that serve its lettuce in 2026. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 20 July 2026 This fall’s New York Comedy Festival is taking shape with some big-name headliners. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 Erika makes all kinds of records, including many standard black LPs for big-name acts. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name

Adjective

More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the accident, and the Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
The bull market has chased out two of the most famous shortsellers, Jim Chanos and Nate Anderson.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

The pair each come with 3,014 square feet of interior space with a 1,345-square-foot terrace; one was even designed by the famed Patricia Urquiola (with its own steam room, too).

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of famed actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died, according to an obituary posted online.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of famed

Adjective

Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The group released its debut, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, in 1989 and, through constant touring, became one of the most prominent and visible New York hardcore bands.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

What distinguishes The French Laundry, however, extends beyond its celebrated cuisine.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The wine list pays tribute to France’s most celebrated appellations, with bottles by renowned names like Alain Graillot and Domaine Gramenon, alongside rising talents like Yann Chave and Caroline Frey.

— Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of celebrated

Adjective

Tanaka moved to France in 2006 after working at renowned French restaurants in Tokyo.

— Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
McCann studies chemical engineering at Loughborough University, one of the most renowned centres for sports in the United Kingdom that has produced Olympic gold medal-winning swimmers such as Adam Ramsay-Peaty and Liam Tancock.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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