as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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But the famous Ozuna power disappeared as his average fell.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025 -
Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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It was brought back to life at the Château de Miraval in 2022 by Quintard in partnership with Brad Pitt, owner of the estate, which also produces a famed rosé wine.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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For the Wayland location, a 737-square-foot drive-thru building that includes Hot 'n Now’s famed red metal roof is being built and assembled at Konczak’s company, B Cubed Manufacturing, in Alpena.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s why one of the race’s most prominent sponsorships—the official jersey provider—has been controversial among riders for decades.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 July 2025
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The largest and most prominent piece in the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 19, is not by its main subject, 18th century artist George Romney.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The Lakers got their first on-court look at Cooper Flagg as the celebrated Dallas Mavericks rookie made his professional debut Thursday night and helped his team to an 87-85 victory over Bronny James and the Lakers at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center.—
Staff,
Oc Register,
11 July 2025
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After all, Chicago is where the legendary architect began his career, and is chock full of some of his most celebrated commissions.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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However, what remains unanswered is a more fundamental question: How did a globally renowned protective agency allow such a breakdown to happen?—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The pic follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), who is hired as a ghostwriter for renowned author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) under mysterious circumstances.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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