big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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Fortunately for Pluto, the world has had plenty of big names in its corner over the years.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The list of public names included big names like Mike McDaniel, as well as a number of coaches who never worked with Campbell.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His season was one rife with other big names, too — including runner-up Katherine McPhee, and Chris Daughtry, who came in fourth.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s where all the big names are opening up.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The list of public names included big names like Mike McDaniel, as well as a number of coaches who never worked with Campbell.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
His season was one rife with other big names, too — including runner-up Katherine McPhee, and Chris Daughtry, who came in fourth.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s where all the big names are opening up.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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