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In his years out of government, Homan became a household name in conservative circles as a frequent contributor on Fox News.

From Salon

On the whole, though, Marismari says she thinks it's brilliant that "household names" like Strictly stars can help to update perceptions around what is possible during pregnancy.

From BBC

Over time, the festival became a key event in the film calendar, showcasing the work of many directors who went on to become household names, including Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh.

From BBC

He may not be a household name in the UK, but Bargatze is well known to American viewers and he sold more tickets to his shows than any other stand-up in the US last year.

From BBC

You don’t become a household name with a multimillion-dollar empire without showing some resolve along the way.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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