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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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Those payouts can range from a few hundred dollars for social-media posts promoting a local restaurant to five-figure trading card deals for big name players.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In alloys, a big name is ATI, a maker of high-performance titanium, nickel-based, and other alloys.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

One of the most exciting prospects in the sport is also keen to take on a big name in the heavyweight division next.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 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

They march to the border of Grosse Pointe with his big name and his face on big posters, and they shout, “I am Kasim Anderson!”

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi