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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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The struggling Wizards landed a big name at the NBA trade deadline this week in acquiring Anthony Davis from Dallas.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

While Henderson is a notable omission, he is not the only big name missing from last year's Six Nations squad.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Together they grew the business, which provides analysis and services for company boards, and today it employs 200 staff and has big big name clients, including Nationwide, Rolls-Royce and Reckitt.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The read-through for one big name in particular — ConocoPhillips — stood out for analysts at Citi as they see 8% upside for shares if Venezuela pays up on a long-overdue debt.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

A big name for such a little guy.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin