big–name

widely known several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival Synonyms big-name, celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, visible, well-knownRelated Words fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior; important, significant; acknowledged, recognized, respected; favorite, popular, preferred; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; formidable, redoubtableNear Antonyms insignificant, unimportant; inconspicuous; undistinguished, unexceptional; unpopularAntonyms anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung