big-name
[big-neym]
adjective
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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respected, renowned, preeminent, outstanding, leading, notable, eminent, noted, well-known, popular, great, notorious, distinguished, famed, illustrious, prominent, esteemed, VIP, celebrated, chief
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Origin of big-name
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
big name
noun
Origin of big name
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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