as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
The burning question now is when will the Hornets use that treasure trove to go and out and bring in a big-name talent?
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The Kelce brothers have had some big-name guests on their New Heights podcast through the years, including Patrick Mahomes, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
So why are the big-name brands charging so much more in California for a very similar product?
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Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Most of Michigan’s big-name targets have announced their decisions, but recruiting doesn’t end with the verbal commitment.
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The discrepancy is likely due to the demand by fans to see Team USA play in a high-stakes, elimination game, whereas the earlier games in the group stage matches produced few big-name teams with popular stars playing in Santa Clara.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Unfortunately for the Clippers, Leonard, George and the era’s other big-name players were rarely healthy or at their peaks when the lights were brightest.
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Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Certainly, Switzerland already boasts some big-name deep tech companies, from Crispr Therapeutics to Terra Quantum, which have established unicorn-level valuations.
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David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The train carried hundreds of historic objects borrowed from big-name institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Archives, as well as local museums and private collections.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The Kelce brothers have had some big-name guests on their New Heights podcast through the years, including Patrick Mahomes, Brad Pitt, Taylor Swift and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
So why are the big-name brands charging so much more in California for a very similar product?
—
Jerry McNerney,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Most of Michigan’s big-name targets have announced their decisions, but recruiting doesn’t end with the verbal commitment.
—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The discrepancy is likely due to the demand by fans to see Team USA play in a high-stakes, elimination game, whereas the earlier games in the group stage matches produced few big-name teams with popular stars playing in Santa Clara.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Unfortunately for the Clippers, Leonard, George and the era’s other big-name players were rarely healthy or at their peaks when the lights were brightest.
—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Certainly, Switzerland already boasts some big-name deep tech companies, from Crispr Therapeutics to Terra Quantum, which have established unicorn-level valuations.
—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The train carried hundreds of historic objects borrowed from big-name institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Archives, as well as local museums and private collections.
—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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The Côtes de Provence is one of the world's most celebrated wine regions, producing around 90% of its output in rosé.
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Jackson once again claims more R&B hits in America than any other artist, and one of his most celebrated singles even manages to hit a new peak decades after its release.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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