as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Adjective
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Brunelle has been on the receiving end of these comparisons, as he was often likened to British actor Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025 -
Reality Bites Hollywood Squares The game show where contestants test their ability to gauge whether famous people are telling lies is back and in prime time.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Busts have been swapped out, new portraits have been hung and the famed Diet Coke button is back.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Jackson, 59, is a Chicago South Sider, Black progressive and son of a famed civil rights leader.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bass, who was seated in a prominent position next to First Lady Melania Trump during the fire station briefing, thanked Trump for arriving in the city so soon after his inauguration and countered his claim that the city would slow-walk rebuilding efforts.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Dolphins filled one of two prominent openings on their coaching staff on Friday, hiring Robert Prince as receivers coach. Prince, whose hiring was initially reported by NFL Network and confirmed by a league source, replaces Wes Welker, who was not retained.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hosted by celebrated guitarist Jennifer Batten and genre-defying violinist Lindsey Stirling, the evening will include live performances and presentations celebrating this year’s honorees.—
Holly Alvarado,
Orange County Register,
25 Jan. 2025
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Last June, the couple celebrated Crew's 6th birthday with a fossil-digging and kite party.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Pacific Ridge School is renowned for its commitment to fostering academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and global engagement.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Even Saanen’s most renowned, high-end establishments remain low-key and devoid of pretension, like 16 ART-BAR-RESTAURANT, credited by Michelin as Bib Gourmand for an experience and culinary offering that is both high quality and good value.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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