BIG-NAME Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

big-name

adjective

Definition of big-name

as in famous

widely known several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

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Recent Examples of big-name But as the company charts its path forward, its plan to court subscribers might not put so much emphasis on big-name moviemakers. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 In recent years, big-name athletes including Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembélé all left for competitors. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 At the same time, consumers were increasingly willing to look beyond traditional big-name brands in search of authenticity, community and products that fit their lifestyles. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 In actuality, big-name brands like Nordstrom Rack and Madewell are currently selling 100-percent cashmere and cashmere-blend sweaters at reasonable prices. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026 Brands that lean on two or three big-name influencers for this kind of push are usually optimizing for the wrong variable. — Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The Steyer campaign paid a mix of big-name influencers — like Carlos Eduardo Espina, who boosted the candidate to his 14 million followers and advised Steyer on Latino issues — and little-known, everyday social media users to boost the campaign. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026 What accelerated that was the front office’s acquisitions of big-name talent, such as pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 Its 1,062-bottle selection ranges from $46 to $19,600, with big-name labels like Napa Valley’s Screaming Eagle alongside plenty of more approachable options. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name

Adjective

Sip one on the rocks during apéro while the sun sets, or have one with lunch or dinner on the deck or inside if the area’s famous mistral winds are blowin’ up your spot.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Far more famous conflicts had a bond element, even a central one, Wigglesworth found.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of famous

Adjective

Instead of a nanny, Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson) is a up-and-coming writer hired to help famed author Verity Crawford (Hathaway) finish her series of twisted psychological thrillers after a car accident left her unable to complete them on her own.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
An annual auction will be held at the famed botanic garden outside Santa Barbara.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of famed

Adjective

El Sayed met with Schumer and other prominent Democrats in recent weeks, who have all rallied behind the hopeful as the race increasingly looks in the Left’s favor.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Beam alleges Chinese company stole its IP Beam Therapeutics has filed a lawsuit alleging one of its former scientists stole intellectual property and used it to co-found a Chinese company that recently made a deal with prominent VC firms.

— Elaine Chen, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of prominent

Adjective

Now the sports outlet is likely to tamp down on costs by parting ways with the celebrated color commentator.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
This year, the event will once again feature panels, thought-provoking conversations, roundtables, networking opportunities and activations, along with the celebrated Billboard En Vivo performances.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrated

Adjective

Prestonfield House is one of the city's most renowned five-star hotels, with a location within walking distance of all the key sights—and all the bustle of the Fringe's top venues—while feeling like a world away.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
In Los Angeles, the contemporary art collector and founder of Taschen Books—the renowned global publisher of coffee table art and design books—owns the spaceship-like Chemosphere in the Hollywood Hills, crafted by John Lautner in 1960.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of renowned

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