as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Last season, the final gameday of the league phase, where all 18 matches took place at the same time, created drama as the league table changed multiple times and there was uncertainty around whether some big-name clubs such as PSG and Manchester City would progress to the knockout rounds.
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Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
With Figs holding their own against big-name designers, Wyle’s look underscored his connection to the role while still looking sharp for his first Emmy win.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some big-name YouTubers, like MrBeast and British celebrity chef Jamie Olive, have already used the features.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
And the latest in the long line of big-name boxers to come to blows will be Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford who fight against one another on Saturday.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Guy, a big-name actor who was introduced in the previous movie, is still engaged in a fairly obvious but certainly not public relationship with former Crawley servant Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier).
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Several of those were for big-name actors and directors playing themselves in guest-starring roles, including Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The company has been around for over four decades, and other big-name tech companies, such as IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon, have made the cloud services market more crowded than ever.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The series also brought in big-name directors, such as Charles Burnett and Tim Reid among others.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
With Figs holding their own against big-name designers, Wyle’s look underscored his connection to the role while still looking sharp for his first Emmy win.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Some big-name YouTubers, like MrBeast and British celebrity chef Jamie Olive, have already used the features.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
And the latest in the long line of big-name boxers to come to blows will be Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford who fight against one another on Saturday.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Guy, a big-name actor who was introduced in the previous movie, is still engaged in a fairly obvious but certainly not public relationship with former Crawley servant Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier).
—Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Several of those were for big-name actors and directors playing themselves in guest-starring roles, including Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The company has been around for over four decades, and other big-name tech companies, such as IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon, have made the cloud services market more crowded than ever.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The series also brought in big-name directors, such as Charles Burnett and Tim Reid among others.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The look, a bold statement by itself, rang a significantly big and beautiful moment after the famed designer Giorgio Armani passed just a week before the event.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But a group of famed chefs, some of whom boast their own line of cookware, is hoping to block the new legislation.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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The inquiry also scrutinized prominent Trump allies, including Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Stephen Miller, along with dozens of consultants and political action committees tied to the former president’s orbit.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Almost a week after one of America’s most prominent conservative activists was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University, a 22-year-old man accused of executing the attack with his grandfather’s rifle appeared in court Tuesday to face state charges.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Productions have since played worldwide, including a celebrated 2016 London revival that starred Amber Riley, who won an Olivier Award for her performance as Effie White.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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While Cate and Sam are have become celebrated heroes, Marie, Jordan and Emma return to Godolkin University with some reluctance, still carrying loss and trauma.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
15 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That play is not part of Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle, a collection of 10 plays set in Wilson’s hometown of Pittsburgh that aim to evoke the Black experience across every decade of the 20th century.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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