as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Cicely Tyson, Bette Davis and Grace Jones were among his big-name clients, and Naomi Campbell walked in his fashion shows.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Their owners gave them the latitude to re-sign top players, sign big-name free agents and trade draft picks.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Of the nine candidates on the ballot, three have locked up the lion’s share of the campaign money and big-name support.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Choose a brokerage Many of the big-name brokerages offer Roth IRAs, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
While cruise lines offer tours of big-name attractions, the options can sometimes be limited to just the basics—and keep you on a rigid schedule.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Piers Morgan, Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and key figures from the House of the Dragon are among the latest big-name entertainment biz players set for SXSW London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026
That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Their owners gave them the latitude to re-sign top players, sign big-name free agents and trade draft picks.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Of the nine candidates on the ballot, three have locked up the lion’s share of the campaign money and big-name support.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Choose a brokerage Many of the big-name brokerages offer Roth IRAs, such as Charles Schwab and Fidelity.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 30 May 2026
While cruise lines offer tours of big-name attractions, the options can sometimes be limited to just the basics—and keep you on a rigid schedule.
—Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Piers Morgan, Michelle Obama, Claire Foy and key figures from the House of the Dragon are among the latest big-name entertainment biz players set for SXSW London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026
That wasn’t the only big-name designer to participate in the hotel’s evolution.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
From actors and comedians to other reality TV stars, several big-name celebrities have reacted to Pratt's foray into politics.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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At other times, the music meditates on an image — there’s a tribute to Sylvia Plath, another famous McLean patient — that’s beautiful on its own but dramatically inert.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Come evening, start your meal with the famous Mai Tai cocktail and the crunchy broccoli salad.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The photos showed her at an event celebrating famed soccer player, Lionel Messi, eating out with Ramirez and a bikini shot.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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As the earliest fans trickled into the track, the Bay Area’s famed fog layer hung over the hills surrounding the track.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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Now part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, this is one of the city’s most prominent addresses for creative types and travelers who know where to find the best service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The original sign for Joe Marty’s, named for a prominent local baseball player once thought to be a better prospect than Joe DiMaggio, wasn’t part of the listing.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The gruesome killings drew widespread attention after security video was made public in the country that relies heavily on its celebrated agriculture industry.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Those are the celebrated opening lines of the first part of Howl’s three parts and its footnoted coda, with that initial sentence running-on for seventy-eight frenetic lines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Ishigaki is renowned for its pristine beaches, sapphire ocean and Wagyu beef.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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As a player, Roberto Carlos was renowned for his pace, positioning, and strength and his ability to shut down wingers, especially in one-on-one situations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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