household name

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

UConn coach Dan Hurley’s point guard brother, Bobby, was the whirlybird engine of that Duke team, a household name, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

But he became more than a household name, more than the equivalent of a pop star.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady