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several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
While major designers and big-name retailers like Neiman Marcus stopped selling animal fur products several years ago, the faux fur apparel business is on track for growth.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The purpose of the daylong event — which drew big-name speakers and 300 invite-only attendees — was to talk about how to attract and retain people to jobs in industries like manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, and energy.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to winning over more and more stateside fans every year, the cross-pollinating of Western performers with Korean artists has also swelled significantly, resulting in big-name, culture-crossing collaborations between Jung Kook and Latto or Lisa with RAYE and Doja Cat.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
The show will also feature books narrated by other big-name stars such as Adam Devine, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition, Emanuel remains an active agent for such big-name WME clients as Martin Scorsese, Larry David, Pete Berg and Mark Wahlberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Other big-name acts performing at the 2025 festival include Taking Back Sunday, Knocked Loose, All American Rejects, Lamb of God and Black Veil Brides.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
When, exactly, did one of the big-name Americans make a statement like that?
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The participation of big-name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Carr, has provoked criticism from fellow comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis and Stavros Halkias, as well as human rights groups and other commentators.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The purpose of the daylong event — which drew big-name speakers and 300 invite-only attendees — was to talk about how to attract and retain people to jobs in industries like manufacturing, utilities, transportation, construction, and energy.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to winning over more and more stateside fans every year, the cross-pollinating of Western performers with Korean artists has also swelled significantly, resulting in big-name, culture-crossing collaborations between Jung Kook and Latto or Lisa with RAYE and Doja Cat.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
The show will also feature books narrated by other big-name stars such as Adam Devine, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition, Emanuel remains an active agent for such big-name WME clients as Martin Scorsese, Larry David, Pete Berg and Mark Wahlberg.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Other big-name acts performing at the 2025 festival include Taking Back Sunday, Knocked Loose, All American Rejects, Lamb of God and Black Veil Brides.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
When, exactly, did one of the big-name Americans make a statement like that?
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The participation of big-name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari, Kevin Hart and Jimmy Carr, has provoked criticism from fellow comedians, including Marc Maron, Shane Gillis and Stavros Halkias, as well as human rights groups and other commentators.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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Fazit Beauty — made famous when Swift wore the company's glitter freckles to a Chiefs game — has $15 showgirl looks.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, Markey easily won reelection over Joe Kennedy, who was finishing up eight years in the House and sports one of the two most famous names in American politics, along with the Bushes, in the Democratic primary.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jilly Cooper, the famed and hugely prolific British author best known for her hugely popular steamy romance novels, has died.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Starks’ dream is to someday visit the Warren Occult Museum in Connecticut, which is closed to the public, but open to guests who book overnight stays at the home of late, famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, a different vibe soon filled the arena once the countdown clock reached zero and a video charting Kirk's career from 18-year-old organizer to one of the GOP’s most prominent activists came on-screen.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In the wake of the assassination of prominent conservative figure Charlie Kirk, the rhetoric wars have taken to new levels of vitriol, with many on the right blaming the left writ large for such political violence, and vice versa.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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The park in Hodgenville that honors the celebrated president's birthplace closed, according to the National Park Service's website, and Mammoth Cave was also affected by the shutdown.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to being one of the most celebrated figures in country music history — with more than 100 million records sold and 49 studio albums — Parton is widely recognized for her philanthropic contributions.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Gala Screenings The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is renowned for spotlighting major award contenders, screening a multitude of studio and streamer films prior to their wider release.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the recent past, Louboutin has repeatedly included the world of dance in his presentation formats, spanning from more cabaret-style performances to edgier takes, like the one developed with renowned choreographer Sadeck Berrabah in 2023 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his iconic red soles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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