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widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Episodes will drop twice a week with Monday episodes offering fast, reactive analysis of the weekend’s racing drama and Thursday episodes going deeper into the story of the week, alongside big-name interviews.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
There remain a half-dozen big-name free-agent pitchers who could be in the Padres’ price range.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
After a series of last-minute shifts, the field seemed to be clear of big-name challengers.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
On a cold afternoon last week, USA TODAY reporter Karissa Waddick stopped into the DC History Center to learn a bit more about the local, neighborhood stories of the nation’s capital, away from the big-name federal attractions.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
While sporting events had little impact, the arena also hosts concerts with big-name acts, including Harry Styles, Jay-Z and The Weeknd.
—Gidon Jakar, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Fishers welcomed a big-name chef after the closure of its Test Kitchen concept.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Porzingis, when healthy, provides a new big-name running mate for Stephen Curry, who turns 38 next month.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
After decades of big-name corporate relocations and expansions in Plano, AT&T announced plans last month to build its new headquarters at a site that includes part of the former Electronic Data Systems campus in the suburb.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
There remain a half-dozen big-name free-agent pitchers who could be in the Padres’ price range.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
After a series of last-minute shifts, the field seemed to be clear of big-name challengers.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
On a cold afternoon last week, USA TODAY reporter Karissa Waddick stopped into the DC History Center to learn a bit more about the local, neighborhood stories of the nation’s capital, away from the big-name federal attractions.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
While sporting events had little impact, the arena also hosts concerts with big-name acts, including Harry Styles, Jay-Z and The Weeknd.
—Gidon Jakar, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Fishers welcomed a big-name chef after the closure of its Test Kitchen concept.
—Evan Frank, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Porzingis, when healthy, provides a new big-name running mate for Stephen Curry, who turns 38 next month.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
After decades of big-name corporate relocations and expansions in Plano, AT&T announced plans last month to build its new headquarters at a site that includes part of the former Electronic Data Systems campus in the suburb.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
Adjective
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Rich, famous and powerful people have been named and shamed.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Being incredibly famous in the heart of Silicon Valley adds a complicated dynamic to being a parent.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Seahawks players don’t shy away from comparisons to the famed Legion of Boom, but are looking to make their own mark as a historically great NFL defense.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Main Event Three teams — Team Fresh, Reality Royalty, and The Menaces — faced off in basketball, soccer penalty kicks, and a high-intensity dodgeball finale inside the famed league arena known for celebrity basketball showdowns.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His is the most prominent case under the 2020 law and marks a severe blow to press freedom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Yet in the ensuing years, prominent people in business, finance, politics, and academia continued to associate with him.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The murders of celebrated director and producer Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Reiner Singer became the biggest celebrity news story of 2025 when the news broke in December.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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One of Spielberg’s more celebrated recent works was a drama based loosely on his own Jewish family.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Monroe County High School students are chiseling a marble sculpture for America's 250th birthday, guided by an internationally renowned artist and supported by their community.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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Val Gardena is home to the famous Saslong slope, a renowned World Cup downhill course, one that features nine jumps and 17 large bumps.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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