household name
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before 'The Sopranos' made him a household name," Attermann said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The results come as the South Korean company, long a global household name, continues to expand into new businesses, such as cooling systems for artificial-intelligence data centers and robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Xbox had “Halo,” “Gears of War,” “Modern Warfare,” and “The Elder Scrolls” to make it a household name.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Cousteau became a household name when he introduced the world to ocean and shipwreck exploration through Academy Award-winning films such as The Silent World and highly popular television series The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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