household name
Example Sentences
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A recognised star in Irish boxing circles was now a household name, her humble and gracious manner winning the hearts of a nation that has remained firmly in her corner.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
However, it wasn’t until she secured the lead role of Sophie in the musical film “Mamma Mia” that she truly became a household name, taking center stage in her first major lead role.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Nico Iamaleava became a household name among college football fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
NBC’s “Heroes” made Hayden Panettiere a household name by making us believe she was unstoppable.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Tribune’s editor, Horace Greeley, had been a household name for about a decade, and was associated with the slogan “Go West, young man.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
