household name
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Yes, the Brewers aren’t a lavish team of household name superstars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Balshaw is essentially an inverted Arthur Fery - the French-born British number one who became a household name with a stunning run to the Wimbledon semi-finals in July.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
It was inside that kitchen that the boxing champion filmed commercials promoting his namesake grill, the kitchen appliance that helped turn him into a household name beyond the world of sports.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Although not necessarily a household name across Australia, in the political sphere Helen Haines is both well-known and well regarded as an anti-corruption campaigner.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
His was a household name across America, and trainers regarded him with profound reverence.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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