household name

noun

1. a person or thing that is very well known

Example Sentences

Ms. Greene never attempted that but succeeded in becoming a household name by saying outlandish things.

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Lee's prolific career meant he has remained a household name for a decades, just as familiar to younger audiences and at a time when Korean entertainment is one of the country's biggest exports.

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A key component of the book and exhibit, says Hahn, was a desire to focus on some of the important contributors to Disneyland who may not be household names to fans of the park.

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So why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some of these budget shops that are household names having such a tough time?

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The outage highlights how online services rely on behind-the-scenes services that aren’t household names to consumers — until things go awry.

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Related Words

• someone 
• whoever