familiar name

Example Sentences

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But on one profile, a familiar name had been used.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

They have a familiar name in Jaquez, who is continuing a family legacy started by her brother and contributed 11 points as a reserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 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

Suozzi is a familiar name in New York.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 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