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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
Cicely Tyson, Bette Davis and Grace Jones were among his big-name clients, and Naomi Campbell walked in his fashion shows.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Their owners gave them the latitude to re-sign top players, sign big-name free agents and trade draft picks.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Of the nine candidates on the ballot, three have locked up the lion’s share of the campaign money and big-name support.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Choose a brokerage Many of the big-name brokerages offer Roth IRAs, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
While cruise lines offer tours of big-name attractions, the options can sometimes be limited to just the basics—and keep you on a rigid schedule.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Piers Morgan, Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and key figures from the House of the Dragon are among the latest big-name entertainment biz players set for SXSW London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026
That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Their owners gave them the latitude to re-sign top players, sign big-name free agents and trade draft picks.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Of the nine candidates on the ballot, three have locked up the lion’s share of the campaign money and big-name support.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Choose a brokerage Many of the big-name brokerages offer Roth IRAs, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
While cruise lines offer tours of big-name attractions, the options can sometimes be limited to just the basics—and keep you on a rigid schedule.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Piers Morgan, Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and key figures from the House of the Dragon are among the latest big-name entertainment biz players set for SXSW London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026
That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
Adjective
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At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Barcelona founded its famed La Masia academy in 1979.—
Andy Yamashita,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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Later this month, Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia to inaugurate and bless the Tower of Jesus Christ, the final tower of the long-gestating church.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Her husband, Vali Chandrasekaran, is a prominent television writer.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In the microbiome of mice with worse survival, the researchers also noticed that one strain of bacteria — Sangeribacter muris KT1-3 — was most prominent.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The gruesome killings drew widespread attention after security video was made public in the country that relies heavily on its celebrated agriculture industry.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those are the celebrated opening lines of the first part of Howl’s three parts and its footnoted coda, with that initial sentence running-on for seventy-eight frenetic lines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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