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Definitions

household name

NOUN
somebody
Synonyms
STRONGEST
someone whoever
STRONG
VIP celebrity dignitary heavyweight luminary name notable one personage so-and-so star superstar
WEAK
person of note public figure some person
Antonyms
STRONG
nobody unknown

Example Sentences

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Modine Manufacturing isn’t a household name, but D.A.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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

His father led the once-dominant Institutional Revolutionary Party, while his mother is a household name in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Vasili Arkhipov is not exactly a household name.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin