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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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He would not be the only big name to make a surprise return to management this season.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 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

Kalshi recently raised External link $1 billion from big name venture-capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz at an $11 billion valuation.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

A big name for such a little guy.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin