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 Five Star Weekend follows Jennifer Garner as Hollis Shaw, a famed cook and best-selling author known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor, who suffers a devastating loss.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 July 2026
  • Cunningham himself would make the famed sprint across the track to start the race, taking the first stint behind the wheel.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • Beth Bourne, one of the most prominent anti-transgender activists in California, is running for the Davis Joint Unified School District Board of Education.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • One of North Carolina’s most prominent transitional housing programs for women, the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, has just 30 beds.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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