household name
Example Sentences
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The “Intel Inside” marketing campaign made Intel a household name and a ubiquitous personal-computer chip supplier in the 1990s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who is a household name in South Korea.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Already a household name in her native Bulgaria, pop singer Dara secured her place on the international stage by winning Eurovision with her infectious song "Bangaranga", which aims to show "everything is possible".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
By any objective measure, Teddy Thompson should be a household name.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
His was a household name across America, and trainers regarded him with profound reverence.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
