as in famous
widely known
several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival
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Recent Examples of big-name
Heading into the 2025 season, the series saw several big-name brands join as sponsors with massive, long-term deals.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Steelers piled on a bunch of big-name, veteran additions this offseason, led by the 41-year-old quarterback.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The expectation is there will be some big-name guest talent.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Spending has since eased, although the figure so far this year has already amounted to $486 million, with more big-name signings.
—Mavis Mook, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Plenty of older adaptations of a writer like Agatha Christie are a murderer’s row (sorry) of big-name talent and the celebrity faces don’t detract from anything.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
With no clear hierarchy in the East, Langdon and the Detroit front office were focused on their young core rather than seeking a big-name player on the trade market.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But if most of the big-name free agents are off the board by November, teams will have less incentive to preserve money for next offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Now the whole gang is back together for an unlikely sequel about the band’s reunion and final show, with big-name cameos including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and Lars Ulrich.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The Steelers piled on a bunch of big-name, veteran additions this offseason, led by the 41-year-old quarterback.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The expectation is there will be some big-name guest talent.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Spending has since eased, although the figure so far this year has already amounted to $486 million, with more big-name signings.
—Mavis Mook, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Plenty of older adaptations of a writer like Agatha Christie are a murderer’s row (sorry) of big-name talent and the celebrity faces don’t detract from anything.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
With no clear hierarchy in the East, Langdon and the Detroit front office were focused on their young core rather than seeking a big-name player on the trade market.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But if most of the big-name free agents are off the board by November, teams will have less incentive to preserve money for next offseason.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Now the whole gang is back together for an unlikely sequel about the band’s reunion and final show, with big-name cameos including Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, and Lars Ulrich.
—Ben Rosenstock, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
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One such diamond-dripping famous face was Zoë Kravitz, elevating the LBD Kravitz-style.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins These slip-on shoes are from the brand’s famous Go Walk collection, which many would argue is one of the most comfortable sneaker collections on the planet.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein, the famed scientist of classical literature who brings a creature (Jacob Elordi) to life through a monstrous experiment.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In preparation for the role, Marbeck researched Godard’s work prior to Breathless — from short films to his film criticism for the famed French movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a prominent voice in culture wars on college campuses, hosts a daily radio show and podcast, The Charlie Kirk Show, which ranks among the top 10 on Apple News’ list of top podcasts and has a strong Gen Z fan base.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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As for the appearance of a celebrated Beatle, that moment also had roots in the past.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That play is not part of Wilson’s renowned Century Cycle, a collection of 10 plays set in Wilson’s hometown of Pittsburgh that aim to evoke the Black experience across every decade of the 20th century.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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