household name
Example Sentences
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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
The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who is a household name in South Korea.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Working for a household name will impress your high-school buddies at your five-year reunion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Already a household name in her native Bulgaria, pop singer Dara secured her place on the international stage by winning Eurovision with her infectious song "Bangaranga", which aims to show "everything is possible".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Vasili Arkhipov is not exactly a household name.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
