big-name
[big-neym]
- 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.
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Origin of big-name
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
big name
- a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field: He's a big name in education.
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Origin of big name
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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Contemporary Examples
That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.
With the help of Afuni, Kiesza began writing songs for big-name pop stars like Kylie Minogue, Icona Pop, and Jennifer Hudson.
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Nothing in Hollywood reverberates like a sex scandal; still more when it involves a big-name star or director.
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With Seacrest, the queue of big-name Miss Havishams in lacy, "nude" boring dresses reached a critical mass.
Or unless they are a big-name, which Isaac is not, and that may have counted against him.
big name
- informal
- a famous person
- (as modifier)a big-name performer
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