big-name

[ big-neym ]

/ ˈbɪgˌneɪm /

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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.

Nearby words

big-headed, big-hearted, big-league, big-leaguer, big-leaved magnolia, big-name, big-note, big-room, big-ticket, biga, bigamist

Origin of big-name

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Definition for big-name (2 of 2)

big name

noun

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

Origin of big name

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

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Examples from the Web for big-name

That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.
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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.
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Or unless they are a big-name, which Isaac is not, and that may have counted against him.
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British Dictionary definitions for big-name

big name

noun

informal

a famous person
(as modifier)a big-name performer

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