big name
a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field: He's a big name in education.
Origin of big name
1Other definitions for big-name (2 of 2)
having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous: a big-name doctor; a big-name actress.
of, relating to, or composed of a big-name person or persons.
Origin of big-name
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How to use big name in a sentence
That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.
And they would, it seems, nominate any movie—no matter how inane—to get those big-name butts in the seats.
The Golden Globes Sobers Up (Sort Of): Years of Ridicule and Bribery Rumors Scares HFPA Straight | Marlow Stern | December 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWith the help of Afuni, Kiesza began writing songs for big-name pop stars like Kylie Minogue, Icona Pop, and Jennifer Hudson.
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Now she finds thrills in discovering the next big-name artist.
Feeding Diddy’s Art Addiction: How Maria Brito Buys Art for Celebrites | Justin Jones | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I'm frequently amazed how easy it is to break some pretty big-name security systems.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowHis mother, twice a widow, moved back to "Woolsthorpe," a big name for a very small estate.
Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 | Elbert HubbardYou see, they will feel flattered being conducted by somebody with a big name.
The Brain | Alexander BladeI said I didn't care a blue curse what the public wanted, nor did I worry much if I never made a big name.
Shandygaff | Christopher MorleyIt is a very big name for a very small place; at that time it contained only one house.
A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry | Julian Wisner Hinkley
British Dictionary definitions for big name
informal
a famous person
(as modifier): a big-name performer
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