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widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
The brand designs high-quality athleisure that’s a tiny bit more affordable than the other big-name brands.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, negotiations continue between the two big-name policymakers on the issue in the Senate — Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Ayo Edebiri, Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Daniel Radcliffe, Laurie Metcalf and Lea Michele are just a sampling of the big-name performers nominated today for 2026 New York Drama League Awards in the distinguished performances category.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Several big-name artists are slated to hit the World Cup stage to perform for audiences at multiple opening ceremonies, as well as a first-of-its-kind halftime show during the final game.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Traders have been buying tech giants on dips and selling big-name laggards including Costco, UnitedHealth and Alibaba, according to data from retail trading giant Robinhood Markets published via Sherwood.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 12 May 2026
During their relatively short but highly acclaimed filmmaking career, Jane Schoenbrun has yet to take on big-name stars.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Your one-stop-shop for big-name brands like In Common With, Hudson Valley Lighting, Louis Poulsen, and Tom Dixon, Lightology makes curating your dream lighting scheme easy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
With such big-name quarterbacks up for grabs, gang green should want to lose to avoid others besting them in the draft order.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Meanwhile, negotiations continue between the two big-name policymakers on the issue in the Senate — Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Ayo Edebiri, Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Daniel Radcliffe, Laurie Metcalf and Lea Michele are just a sampling of the big-name performers nominated today for 2026 New York Drama League Awards in the distinguished performances category.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Several big-name artists are slated to hit the World Cup stage to perform for audiences at multiple opening ceremonies, as well as a first-of-its-kind halftime show during the final game.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Traders have been buying tech giants on dips and selling big-name laggards including Costco, UnitedHealth and Alibaba, according to data from retail trading giant Robinhood Markets published via Sherwood.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 12 May 2026
During their relatively short but highly acclaimed filmmaking career, Jane Schoenbrun has yet to take on big-name stars.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Your one-stop-shop for big-name brands like In Common With, Hudson Valley Lighting, Louis Poulsen, and Tom Dixon, Lightology makes curating your dream lighting scheme easy.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
With such big-name quarterbacks up for grabs, gang green should want to lose to avoid others besting them in the draft order.
—Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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Short but sweet Jacksonville took advantage of perhaps the most famous offseason haircut with quarterback Trevor Lawrence getting his long locks cut short on camera after introducing the Jaguars’ schedule that then plays out on the screen edited down to less than 2 minutes.—
Teresa M. Walker,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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To paraphrase the famous musical title, a funny thing happened on the way to the upfronts this year.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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At one point in Avedon, Ron Howard’s documentary about the famed photographer Richard Avedon, the claim is made that Avedon captured much of the 20th century.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Ferrell introduced his exaggerated impersonation of famed entertainer Robert Goulet for season 26 in 2000.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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References to gambling during NBA games analyzed by The Post appeared on average in 1 of every 3 minutes and were often prominent.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Carter was soon turning out hits of his own, often backed by the celebrated session players at FAME.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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In the film Damon portrays a celebrated astronaut who, stranded and desperate, nearly sacrifices humanity to save himself.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Carano didn’t have any fighting experience either when Coker walked into renowned Muay Thai Grand Master Toddy’s gym in Las Vegas.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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This rightly renowned novel is an incredible exploration of a believable historical situation where twin Black girls, Desiree and Stella, born in 1938 Louisiana.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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