household name
Example Sentences
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He joined BBC Radio 1 in 1998 as the host of the early breakfast show and went on to become a household name presenting his irreverent afternoon show.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
A bookmaker's son who climbed to the pinnacle of amateur sport to win Olympic gold at the 1956 Melbourne Games, the Londoner became a household name.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Her imminent debut on “The Bachelorette” is set to make Paul a household name.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026
DAVILA: I certainly aspire for us to be a household name.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
His was a household name across America, and trainers regarded him with profound reverence.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
