household name

Example Sentences

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Modine Manufacturing isn’t a household name, but D.A.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

While the index is no household name, investors have bid up many stocks with those winning qualities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Nvidia has become a household name because of the advanced microchips it makes for AI data centres.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady