familiar name

Example Sentences

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The Walt Disney Co. decided it was best to call ESPN’s standalone streaming service by its familiar name.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Sonam Wangchuk, 58, became a familiar name in India when Bollywood star Aamir Khan played a character inspired by him in the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

While cassava isn't a familiar name in the U.S. just yet, it's well on its way.

From Salon • May 6, 2024

Five minutes in on Saturday, he allowed a soft goal to Marcus Johansson, a familiar name at Climate Pledge Arena — Johansson played for Seattle during the inaugural season in 2021-22.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

“Would you mind Handel for a familiar name? There’s a charming piece of music by Handel, called the Harmonious Blacksmith.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens