household name

Example Sentences

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A known quantity in the insurance world, Shamieh isn’t quite a household name among Berkshire’s many fans and shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

By any objective measure, Teddy Thompson should be a household name.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

A household name in Japan, Calbee is known for its savoury potato chips with an array of flavours from seaweed salt to soy sauce and butter.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Veeva Systems may not be a household name, but it’s about to get a spot in the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

This is how Mary B. Addison became a household name.

From "Allegedly" by Tiffany D. Jackson