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

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Those payouts can range from a few hundred dollars for social-media posts promoting a local restaurant to five-figure trading card deals for big name players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Goldblum, 73, is the latest big name stopping off in Wolverhampton during a UK tour.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In alloys, a big name is ATI, a maker of high-performance titanium, nickel-based, and other alloys.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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

A big name for such a little guy.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

big name

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