as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Kansas City’s World Cup organizers landed some big-name musical artists to perform at the Fan Festival at the World War I Museum and Memorial.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Considering the time and the big-name lawyers Lively employed, however, the legal fees are believed to be very high.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
The '70s show, which aired from 1969 to 1974, was known for its big-name guest stars.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Think beyond traditional daycare The world of childcare is much bigger than the big-name daycare centers most new parents initially focus on.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
There are interludes and narration provided by some big-name actors, Wild West sound effects mimicking galloping horses and stagecoaches, and a posse of guest vocalists.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
In addition to the upstarts, this round features big-name programs like North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and USC.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That shopping area is home to a variety of big-name businesses, including Bass Pro Shops, Walmart Supercenter, TJ Maxx, PetSmart, Green Acres Nursery and HomeGoods.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Considering the time and the big-name lawyers Lively employed, however, the legal fees are believed to be very high.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 June 2026
The '70s show, which aired from 1969 to 1974, was known for its big-name guest stars.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Think beyond traditional daycare The world of childcare is much bigger than the big-name daycare centers most new parents initially focus on.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
To battle the troubling trend, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney created a partnership with 20 big-name box stores to crack down on the shoplifting ring.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 8 June 2026
There are interludes and narration provided by some big-name actors, Wild West sound effects mimicking galloping horses and stagecoaches, and a posse of guest vocalists.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2026
In addition to the upstarts, this round features big-name programs like North Carolina, Georgia, Texas and USC.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 5 June 2026
That shopping area is home to a variety of big-name businesses, including Bass Pro Shops, Walmart Supercenter, TJ Maxx, PetSmart, Green Acres Nursery and HomeGoods.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 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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Fans were continuing to gear up for a week of celebrations that will culminate with a ticker-tape parade down the famed Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan on Thursday morning.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Gallagher and Blake Nelson spoke with Variety on the ground about the relevance of telling the story of the famed cult amidst growing political tensions worldwide.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The durability of this group will play a prominent role in the defense’s overall success.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Having faced considerable losses already and staring down more to come, many of the prominent combatants spend Season 3 in an existential crisis, which lends the series a similar atmosphere.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 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 21 Jun. 2026.
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