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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Acclaimed Barcelona interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán was responsible for the interior spaces and he was clearly inspired by the legend of the hotel and some of its most famous guests, including Picasso, Mata Hari, Dalí, Lorca, and Hemingway.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Oakville, a portion of the famed To Kalon Vineyard was planted with Sauvignon Blanc in 1945, and more than 75 percent of those original vines remain productive today.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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Similar Kind from Norwalk played the famed Bowery Ballroom venue in New York City earlier this month.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most importantly, playing prominent roles alongside a respected veteran and thoughtful mentor in Zibanejad really seemed to propel the young wingers, who finished the season by combining for 43 points (24 for Lafrenière and 19 for Perreault) in the final 23 games.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Collagen loss accelerates, cell turnover slows, and deep wrinkles become more prominent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is a much celebrated photo of Carvajal, aged 12, laying the ceremonial foundation stone for their training ground, accompanied by the legendary Alfredo di Stefano.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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This property’s long history and its celebrated traditions, its unique glamour and now its stellar return, have made the Don Carlos Marbella the place to stay on the Costa del Sol.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Danish archaeologists recently uncovered a ship that was battered by the forces of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson — one of the most renowned naval commanders of his time.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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For the climbing crowd, Mount Rainier is renowned.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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