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 This fall’s New York Comedy Festival is taking shape with some big-name headliners. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 There are four big-name stocks that could start to turn around this earnings season, after struggling so far this year. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 13 July 2026 While the big-name prospects were at Chase Center, the combo guard had to make the most of it with long shots and castoffs. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 July 2026 Basically, this is a continuation of the approach that has been integral to the club’s rise, with another big-name brand following in the footsteps of TikTok (2021-23) and United Airlines (2023-26) as front-of-shirt sponsors in the Hollywood era. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 July 2026 Stevens and el Sayed will likely spar over their stances on taking money from big-name PACs, including AIPAC, and on current Democratic leadership. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 The burning question now is when will the Hornets use that treasure trove to go and out and bring in a big-name talent? — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 The Kelce brothers have had some big-name guests on their New Heights podcast through the years, including Patrick Mahomes, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift and Arnold Schwarzenegger. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 The discrepancy is likely due to the demand by fans to see Team USA play in a high-stakes, elimination game, whereas the earlier games in the group stage matches produced few big-name teams with popular stars playing in Santa Clara. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
  1. famous
  2. famed
  3. prominent
  4. celebrated
  5. renowned
Adjective
  • More than 1,500 people lost their lives in the accident, and the Titanic became the most famous shipwreck in history.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • The bull market has chased out two of the most famous shortsellers, Jim Chanos and Nate Anderson.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • The pair each come with 3,014 square feet of interior space with a 1,345-square-foot terrace; one was even designed by the famed Patricia Urquiola (with its own steam room, too).
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of famed actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died, according to an obituary posted online.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • Though Wasserman hasn’t been charged with any crime, the exchanges took place before Maxwell had been charged with any wrongdoing, and the LA28 board backed Wasserman, the entertainment mogul sold his agency after several prominent artists fled.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • The group released its debut, Blood, Sweat and No Tears, in 1989 and, through constant touring, became one of the most prominent and visible New York hardcore bands.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • The Boss even appears on one non-genre-specific list for the first time in his storied career with one of his most celebrated tunes.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Then there’s another celebrated and long-established London acting institution, RADA.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Pattinson’s role as The Odyssey’s villain marks his second project with the renowned director.
    — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • But that hasn’t stopped one of the country’s increasingly renowned grape-growing regions from punching well above its weight.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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