Synonyms of big-name

big-name

adjective

as in famous

widely known

several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• famous
• famed
• prominent
• celebrated
• renowned
• notorious
• distinguished
• legendary
• infamous
• star
• respected
• well-known
• visible
• notable
• noted
• illustrious
• outstanding
• prestigious
• leading
• respectable
• important
• popular
• noteworthy
• eminent
• remarkable
• great
• fabled
• honorable
• reputable
• favorite
• exceptional
• fabulous
• significant
• preeminent
• superior
• preferred
• formidable
• recognized
• acknowledged
• estimable
• redoubtable
• supereminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• unsung
• nameless
• unimportant
• insignificant
• unfamous
• inconspicuous
• uncelebrated
• undistinguished
• unpopular
• unexceptional

Example Sentences

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