as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Hayes is the latest big-name recurring cast addition to Season 5 of The Morning Show, joining Jeff Daniels, Reneé Rapp and Jesse Williams.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
But workers are also wary of the risks threatening typical 9-to-5 roles, with future-of-work reports and big-name CEOs predicting widespread workforce changes.
—Megan Sauer
sarah Jackson
sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Even without odd tests, several big-name CEOs are vocal about how important street smarts and attitude are to securing a job.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Even once the big-name brands recognized the needs of those with darker complexions, their offerings were minimal at best or persistently unsuited to their customers at worst.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Miami’s ultra-luxury market has drawn particular attention this year, as a few big-name tech billionaires have purchased waterfront properties in the area.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
OnlyFans also counts numerous celebrities among its big-name contributors, including Cardi B, Bella Thorne and Iggy Azalea.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
It was long rumored that Netflix would put together another live roast after the success of the Brady event, with big-name talent like Will Smith floated as possible subjects.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
But workers are also wary of the risks threatening typical 9-to-5 roles, with future-of-work reports and big-name CEOs predicting widespread workforce changes.
—Megan Sauer
sarah Jackson
sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Even without odd tests, several big-name CEOs are vocal about how important street smarts and attitude are to securing a job.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Even once the big-name brands recognized the needs of those with darker complexions, their offerings were minimal at best or persistently unsuited to their customers at worst.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
From big-name manufacturers like Stark to niche startups and even some Chinese brands, the electric off-road dirt bike space is buzzing with capable options.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Miami’s ultra-luxury market has drawn particular attention this year, as a few big-name tech billionaires have purchased waterfront properties in the area.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
OnlyFans also counts numerous celebrities among its big-name contributors, including Cardi B, Bella Thorne and Iggy Azalea.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
It was long rumored that Netflix would put together another live roast after the success of the Brady event, with big-name talent like Will Smith floated as possible subjects.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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The board game features historic and famous landmarks, including the Biltmore Hotel, the Venetian Pool and City Hall.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Simpson also said having her famous family there to support her helped push her through, even through the difficulty of long rehearsals under a heavy costume.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Until the 1990s, many of New Orleans' famed Mardi Gras krewes were segregated.—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The famed African American journalist investigated lynchings across the South and wrote about the savage incidents that the white press had already explained away.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Strangely, as social media has moved from the text of status updates and tweets to short video, verbal commentary has actually grown more prominent and more viral.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Piker is one of the few prominent left-wing voices operating in digital spaces where young men congregate.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Followed by a screening of the celebrated 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, a project supported by both Sundance and SFFILM.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the most celebrated modern uses of pickles occurred during an NFL game in 2000 when the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Dallas Cowboys on a day when the temperature was a blistering 109 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the new global art world, significant new works by the most renowned artists often debuted in places like Havana and Johannesburg rather than in Paris or New York.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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But its renowned wellness offering is arguably needed more deeply in London than anywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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