household name

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In January 1973, on the same day he was promoted to arts editor, Shalit debuted “Critic’s Corner,” the segment that would ultimately make him a household name.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Though Houdon was hardly a household name in America, his bust of Thomas Jefferson and his life-size statue of George Washington shaped how the new country would see its founders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

While Sheeran is a household name, he started his career busking in Ipswich and playing to tiny audiences in pubs around the county.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Thompson’s career in music has been at turns fulfilling and frustrating; if there were justice in the world, he would be a household name.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

This is how Mary B. Addison became a household name.

From "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson