Synonyms of big-name

big-name

adjective

as in famous

widely known

several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• famous
• famed
• prominent
• celebrated
• renowned
• notorious
• distinguished
• legendary
• infamous
• star
• respected
• well-known
• visible
• notable
• noted
• illustrious
• outstanding
• prestigious
• leading
• respectable
• important
• popular
• noteworthy
• eminent
• remarkable
• great
• fabled
• honorable
• reputable
• favorite
• exceptional
• fabulous
• significant
• preeminent
• superior
• preferred
• formidable
• recognized
• acknowledged
• estimable
• redoubtable
• supereminent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unknown
• obscure
• anonymous
• unsung
• nameless
• unimportant
• insignificant
• unfamous
• inconspicuous
• uncelebrated
• undistinguished
• unpopular
• unexceptional

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of big-name

Crz Yoga Butterluxe Leggings Finding a pair of leggings that don’t roll down during workouts, aren’t see-through, and offer comfortable stretch is a tall ask, especially when the prices from big-name brands continue to climb into triple digits. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

Over the two-day event, about 600 startup founders are pitching their companies face-to-face to big-name investors, all hoping to find someone ready to bet on their vision and take home the grand prize of $475,000 in funding. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

What was the casting process like and how much did the team prioritize landing big-name talent? — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Ukrainian salons will use both big-name brands and popular Ukrainian ones. — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026

The uproar came this week when the advocacy group Stand Up for Standup and big-name comedians like Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Michelle Wolf took to social media to ask Maniscalco to bring Raw Comedy back to the platform. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Embassies, banks, and big-name retailers share the neighborhood with this member of The Leading Hotels of the World, whose guest list includes big celebrities and diplomats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Those yellow jackets flitted around the room like bees before the event, mingling with fundraiser attendees and big-name actors, explaining what, exactly, City Year does. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

But as the company charts its path forward, its plan to court subscribers might not put so much emphasis on big-name moviemakers. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026