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 Perhaps this saga of planetary conquest is also a sly commentary on Hollywood imperialism, in which even the most far-flung of small-town tales must be overwhelmed by big-name stars in visual-effects drag. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 But to a teenager being recruited by a fleet of big-name programs, the flash mattered more than the function. — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 This does, however, seem to be another case of the Netflix name being able to assemble and pay a big-name cast for relatively lackluster results. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Hollywood voice actors are split over AI voice cloning, as big-name performers license lucrative replicas while freelancers see jobs vanish and fear training their own replacements. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling on big-name CEOs to work with him in growing the city's economy by joining his newest business council. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 BigXthaPlug, of Dallas, is known for his mix of rap and country alongside big-name country artists like Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll and Darius Rucker. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 22 Aug. 2026 Fairchild was one of the first big-name, established actors to have a guest spot on the show. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 But outside of the big-name acts and music industry favorites, producers usually embody invisible labor for the average consumer. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name

Adjective

Emilia Clarke and Emma D’Arcy, famous for playing Targaryen baddies, presented an award at the ceremony.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
To mark the beginning of the new football season, SI Swimsuit reshared photos Monday of NFL significant others who have posed for the famous swimwear issue, including Brittany Mahomes.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

The designer brought together an A-list crowd for his spectacle of a New York Fashion Week show at the famed Plaza Hotel in Midtown Manhattan Thursday afternoon.

— Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The hub, which opened in 2025, is housed in a 1940s home formerly owned by the famed Toso glassmaking family.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of famed

Adjective

Epstein investigation churns in Congress Black is the latest among several prominent figures, including former President Clinton and Bill Gates, who have been asked to appear as part of the Oversight Committee’s long-running probe of Epstein.

— Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
While the film festival has always drawn stars sporting designer style from various fashion houses and labels, the couture streak for the 2026 red carpet feels far more prominent than in years past.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Big names holding the pen Some celebrated playwrights are theater categories unto themselves.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Rising from an impoverished background to become a celebrated stage star in Romania, the actress and directing debutante has defied all odds to reach the starry heights of the Lido.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrated

Adjective

There’s the liberal-arts college, and then there’s the renowned music conservatory.

— Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Epicureans will appreciate exclusive dinners with chefs and wine-tasting excursions in a Maltese vineyard, while visits to the ateliers of internationally renowned artists, designers, and perfumiers personalize shopping opportunities.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of renowned

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