as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
In recent weeks, Avila Chevalier has been under a microscope for her past tweets, including posts calling for defunding the police and abolishing the border, alongside harsh insults of big-name Democrats such as former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Quiz Amazon abruptly dropped a reportedly unflattering biopic that had been in the works about a major tech executive, and other big-name distributors are said to have passed on it.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Set the scene Siro occupies floors 30 to 36 of new Dubai landmark One Za’abeel, which also houses the One&Only’s first vertical resort, as well as 11 big-name restaurants, many of which sit within the world’s longest cantilever, The Link.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Right now, ahead of Prime Day, fan-favorite (and celeb-favorite) fashion is already on sale, including summer staples from big-name brands like Levi’s, Kate Spade, Free People, and Gap.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
While Pitti can feel like a quieter affair in the grand scheme of fashion’s fabulous weeks due to the smaller number of big-name shows, there is no shortage of street style inspiration, especially for those looking for fresh takes on classic Italian sprezzatura.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Experts and authorities warn that criminals will be deploying a range of tactics targeting soccer fans desperate to attend big-name matches at the event, which kicked off June 11.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Lyric Theater, which was built in the 1920s as a silent movie house, regularly hosts plays, musicals, and performances from big-name talent in its grand, 500-seat theater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
While Wells Fargo and many of its peers have struggled, Club holding Goldman Sachs has outperformed, climbing more than 24% year to date, after securing a slew of big-name deals , including a lead position in bringing SpaceX 's initial public offering to market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Quiz Amazon abruptly dropped a reportedly unflattering biopic that had been in the works about a major tech executive, and other big-name distributors are said to have passed on it.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Set the scene Siro occupies floors 30 to 36 of new Dubai landmark One Za’abeel, which also houses the One&Only’s first vertical resort, as well as 11 big-name restaurants, many of which sit within the world’s longest cantilever, The Link.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Right now, ahead of Prime Day, fan-favorite (and celeb-favorite) fashion is already on sale, including summer staples from big-name brands like Levi’s, Kate Spade, Free People, and Gap.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026
While Pitti can feel like a quieter affair in the grand scheme of fashion’s fabulous weeks due to the smaller number of big-name shows, there is no shortage of street style inspiration, especially for those looking for fresh takes on classic Italian sprezzatura.
—Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Experts and authorities warn that criminals will be deploying a range of tactics targeting soccer fans desperate to attend big-name matches at the event, which kicked off June 11.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
The Lyric Theater, which was built in the 1920s as a silent movie house, regularly hosts plays, musicals, and performances from big-name talent in its grand, 500-seat theater.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
While Wells Fargo and many of its peers have struggled, Club holding Goldman Sachs has outperformed, climbing more than 24% year to date, after securing a slew of big-name deals , including a lead position in bringing SpaceX 's initial public offering to market.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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Water rushed up near the famous Crystal Cove cottages and near the Beachcomber Cafe Restaurant.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Other famous faces to grace the royal procession in the past include Dame Helen Mirren in 2008 and 2018, David Beckham in 2018, Demi Moore in 2019 and 2023, and Elizabeth Hurley in 2011, 2014, 2016, and 2024.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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Its designers included Frederick Law Olmsted, one of the famed architects of New York’s Central Park.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Ja Rule will perform at famed event marketer Herb Karlitz’s 7th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Friends Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Tournament on Monday June 22, at the Montclair Golf Club in NJ.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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His father, Manuel Cepeda, was a prominent figure in the Colombian Communist Party, and was assassinated in 1994 during a particularly bloody era in Colombia's internal conflict.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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The chatbot’s responses include citations and prominent links to news outlets.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Every state in the union produces wine, but the country’s most celebrated wine regions—from Napa Valley and Sonoma to Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington State’s Walla Walla—have helped establish the United States as one of the world's leading wine-producing nations.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Christian Okoye—The most celebrated athlete in Azusa Pacific history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The car’s aesthetic modifications reflect the vision of renowned automotive creative Ian Callum, head designer for Evoluto Automobili Limited.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Further reflecting the growing engagement between Arab and Asian cinema at an institutional level is the presence of renowned Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha on the Golden Goblet jury, Chakra notes.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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