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big name

noun

a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field:
He's a big name in education.

big-name

[ big-neym ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous:
a big-name doctor; a big-name actress.
of, relating to, or composed of a big-name person or persons.

big name

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.

And they would, it seems, nominate any movie—no matter how inane—to get those big-name butts in the seats.

With the help of Afuni, Kiesza began writing songs for big-name pop stars like Kylie Minogue, Icona Pop, and Jennifer Hudson.

While I stayed busy filling big-name social media feeds, I often neglected my personal account.

Now she finds thrills in discovering the next big-name artist.

I'm frequently amazed how easy it is to break some pretty big-name security systems.

His mother, twice a widow, moved back to "Woolsthorpe," a big name for a very small estate.

You see, they will feel flattered being conducted by somebody with a big name.

I said I didn't care a blue curse what the public wanted, nor did I worry much if I never made a big name.

It is a very big name for a very small place; at that time it contained only one house.

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