: having a name that is not readily recognized by the public
a no-name product
a no-name baseball team
no-name
noun
Examples of no-name in a Sentence
a low-budget movie with a cast of no-name actors
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Decisive to their survival was the no-name midfielder Sabatini plucked out of Brazil.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Despite its numerous accolades, the vibe remains refreshingly unpretentious (there’s a no-name-dropping sign outside the venue).
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
They were phased out, and we ‘no-name announcers’ were phased in.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The no-name respiratory virus Boring old common colds that don't have fancy names are the thing doctors are seeing most often.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Despite its numerous accolades, the vibe remains refreshingly unpretentious (there’s a no-name-dropping sign outside the venue).
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
They were phased out, and we ‘no-name announcers’ were phased in.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The no-name respiratory virus Boring old common colds that don't have fancy names are the thing doctors are seeing most often.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for no-name
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“No-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no-name. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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