household name

Example Sentences

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By any objective measure, Teddy Thompson should be a household name.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

"Life on Earth", released in 1979, has alone been watched by 500 million people worldwide, while dozens of documentaries and associated books have made him a household name.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Veeva Systems may not be a household name, but it’s about to get a spot in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Then OpenAI launched ChatGPT in 2022, transforming the A.I. firm into a household name overnight.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

But he became more than a household name, more than the equivalent of a pop star.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady