household name
Britishnoun
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It was inside that kitchen that the boxing champion filmed commercials promoting his namesake grill, the kitchen appliance that helped turn him into a household name beyond the world of sports.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Although not necessarily a household name across Australia, in the political sphere Helen Haines is both well-known and well regarded as an anti-corruption campaigner.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
But the intensity that he brought on the screen was hard to miss and soon he landed a role in Parinda in 1989, making him a household name across India.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war raised fears about flying to the Persian Gulf city that has become a household name for luxury travel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
But he became more than a household name, more than the equivalent of a pop star.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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