household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
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With sizes that range from 00 to 32, Good American has become a household name for its inclusive fits, which have expanded in recent years.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025
The model has become a household name with its second-generation, introduced in 2001.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
After a standout year in 2024—featuring a collaboration with supermodel Elsa Hosk and a licensing agreement with Margaritaville—the brand, already a favorite among interior designers, design enthusiasts, and content creators, is on its way to becoming a household name.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Richards first captured attention in the late '90s, becoming a household name in films like Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025
The model has become a household name with its second-generation, introduced in 2001.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
After a standout year in 2024—featuring a collaboration with supermodel Elsa Hosk and a licensing agreement with Margaritaville—the brand, already a favorite among interior designers, design enthusiasts, and content creators, is on its way to becoming a household name.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Richards first captured attention in the late '90s, becoming a household name in films like Starship Troopers, Wild Things, and The World Is Not Enough.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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