big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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The draft’s other big name, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, sits until Cleveland makes its third trade of the round and grabs the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner at No. 22.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Stand by to see the Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar in famous races such as the Daytona 500 and Le Mans in 2026 and beyond, competing against big names like Lamborghini, Alpine, Aston Martin, Ford, and more.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
Both figures led the Lightning. Tampa Bay’s other big names, led by Kucherov, were generally non-existent in this series.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
During the conversation, Harron, 72, admitted Bale’s role almost went to another big name: Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Stand by to see the Genesis Magma Racing Hypercar in famous races such as the Daytona 500 and Le Mans in 2026 and beyond, competing against big names like Lamborghini, Alpine, Aston Martin, Ford, and more.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 7 May 2025
Both figures led the Lightning. Tampa Bay’s other big names, led by Kucherov, were generally non-existent in this series.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 1 May 2025
During the conversation, Harron, 72, admitted Bale’s role almost went to another big name: Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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