household name
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A known quantity in the insurance world, Shamieh isn’t quite a household name among Berkshire’s many fans and shareholders.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The scandal shook the country and upended the career of Kim Soo-hyun, who is a household name in South Korea.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Already a household name in her native Bulgaria, pop singer Dara secured her place on the international stage by winning Eurovision with her infectious song "Bangaranga", which aims to show "everything is possible".
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
By any objective measure, Teddy Thompson should be a household name.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Vasili Arkhipov is not exactly a household name.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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