big-name

adjective

Definition of big-namenext
as in famous
widely known several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

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Recent Examples of big-name So why are there so many big-name collections coming to auction? — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Certainly, compared to Florence’s big-name stays where Medici levels of excess reign, La Réserve Firenze is more aesthetically subdued and intimate in scale, though no less luxurious. — Matt Ortile, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 The Wildcats football team built some buzz in the last year with the stadium opening, big-name staff hirings and transfers and publicized financial commitments. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 In the lit-to-screen world, Sperber adds that a big-name author can effectively become the IP, offering name recognition that opens doors with buyers. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 And their yearlong success is indicative of why baseball is bigger than its big-name franchises. — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Oct. 2026 Prediction markets like Kalshi — which allow users to bet real money on real-world events like sports, politics and, yes, weather — have used their marketing spend to court big-name talent. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 As California loosens its grip as the filming capital of the world, New York is drawing big-name titles at a much faster pace, according to industry tracker ProdPro’s quarterly snapshot released last week. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 Unlike many big-name mortgage lenders, Guild Mortgage offers mortgages specifically to construct modular homes. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
  1. famous
  2. famed
  3. prominent
  4. celebrated
  5. renowned
Adjective
  • What to do nearby The reason many people come to this area—situated about 16 miles outside of Zion National Park—is to explore the slot canyons, waterfalls, and viewpoints in one of the US's most famous national parks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The 2027 event combines over six minutes of totality with some of the very best weather prospects possible, while 2028 offers over five minutes of totality above some of the world's most famous wildernesses and cityscapes.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • The famed downtown venue is once again operating Thursdays to Sunday, but many have been unaware.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Archaeologists have finally cracked the code to the famed Ann Francis shipwreck’s brass combination treasure lock.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • One of India's oldest and most prominent industry bodies, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, last week asked the government appealing to abolish the tax.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Vancouver Canucks’ Jake DeBrusk, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Rickard Rakell and the Columbus Blue Jackets’ Dmitri Voronkov are among his most prominent wingers available, but the possibilities needn’t be limited to that list.
    — Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • That’s about one-eighth the annual budget of its counterpart in the United Kingdom, which is far less celebrated for its frontier technologies.
    — Garance Burke, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The league was wise to send two of its most celebrated emissaries this time around.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Mekouar was nominated for the First Novel Award by the renowned French literary organization Goncourt Academy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas has become arguably one of the most renowned stop-motion-animation films.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of renowned

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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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