household name

Example Sentences

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But it catapulted him onto the front pages in Belgium, a country of 12 million where the new ambassador has already become something of a household name.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Adding a household name from within the game to a group of investors can lend star power and authenticity to a takeover.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While the index is no household name, investors have bid up many stocks with those winning qualities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Her imminent debut on “The Bachelorette” is set to make Paul a household name.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Cousteau became a household name when he introduced the world to ocean and shipwreck exploration through Academy Award-winning films such as The Silent World and highly popular television series The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler