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 Questions about how all of those big-name stars will fit together are valid and will be answered in time, Brown said. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Ovington Gardens and Ovington Square have attracted several big-name residents over the years, including Oscar Wilde, Queen Elizabeth’s cousin Ernestine Bowes-Lyon, and Coco Chanel’s muse Vera Bate Lombardi. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Well, there were several other big-name prospects who moved teams, including in one of the most surprising trades of the day involving former first overall draft pick, Adley Rutschman. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Those looking for their annual pumpkin fix from all the big-name coffee chains may also be wondering about Starbucks. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The group’s big-name advisory board includes NWSLPA executive director/WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike; former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo; and former NFLPA president and ESPN commentator Domonique Foxworth. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026 The plan was to entice a big-name rider to appear for a weekend of bike races in the late October of 1987. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 James Gray and Darren Aronofsky are among the big-name filmmakers getting honored at the 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival this August. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 Thomas County Central quarterback Aidan McPherson’s successful appeal for eligibility after his transfer from Rome was big news this week, but McPherson is hardly the only big-name player who has transferred this offseason. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
  1. famous
  2. famed
  3. prominent
  4. celebrated
  5. renowned
Adjective
  • Yellowstone National Park is famous for its geysers, hot springs, and dramatic landscape.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Both players played well, Romero shackling Jude Bellingham for much of the evening, Spence producing a famous recovery tackle on Giuliano Simeone when England were 1-0 up.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Below, see photos of Magic, Cookie Johnson and their family as the NBA legend and famed businessman celebrates his 67th birthday today.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a feature published Tuesday, reporter Alex Marshall reveals the many behind-the-scenes negotiations that brought the famed Romanesque-style textile artwork depicting the 1066 Norman invasion back home to the UK.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • Hidemasa Morita, the 31-year-old Japan midfielder signed from Lisbon’s Sporting CP, is struggling to build fitness in pre-season but is expected to be a prominent figure in a holding role.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since his primary win, Lahn has met with party leaders and Iowa's prominent industry groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • McFadden described Gorey as a celebrated author and illustrator known for his darkly whimsical style.
    — Daniella Segura, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • New materials are from renowned brands like Koi, POSCA, and Staedtler—you’ll even find Iwata airbrush machines available at Michaels.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 7 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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