big name

noun

: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition

a big name in the business world

big-name

ˈbig-ˌnām

adjective

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The matchup features plenty of other big names (Juan Soto, Gerrit Cole, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman) as well. —

Sean Gregory, TIME, 25 Oct. 2024 Famous for walking for big names in the fashion world, such as Calvin Kleine, Giorgio Armani, Marc by Marc, Elie Saab, and Dolce & Gabbana, to name a few, she was photographed here showing her own sense of style, pairing her outfit with a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date 40 mm. —

Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Tom Brady, Serena Williams and Hoda Kotb were among the big names who came out to see Swift’s show in Miami on Friday, Oct. 18. —

Escher Walcott, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024 That's why big names and presidential hopefuls are grabbing podcast mics. —

Neal Rothschild, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for big name