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big name

NOUN
somebody famous
Synonyms
WEAK
big star captain of industry celebrity headliner heavyweight idol megastar mogul nabob panjandrum person to be reckoned with star superstar topliner very important person well-known person
ADJECTIVE
well-known, famous
Synonyms
STRONG
acclaimed big-league celebrated distinguished eminent esteemed famed high-profile illustrious prominent renowned

Example Sentences

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Dubois could also boost her status with a fight against American Alycia Baumgardner, a big name in the United States.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Jake Falcon, CEO at the Kansas-based Falcon Wealth Advisors, cautioned that while some funds may use a big name as an advertising tool, their actual positions may be too small to meaningfully benefit.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

The struggling Wizards landed a big name at the NBA trade deadline this week in acquiring Anthony Davis from Dallas.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Together they grew the business, which provides analysis and services for company boards, and today it employs 200 staff and has big big name clients, including Nationwide, Rolls-Royce and Reckitt.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

A big name for such a little guy.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin