big name
noun
: a performer or personage of top rank in popular recognition
a big name in the business world
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What does Apple’s move mean for the big names in hearing aid manufacturing like Switzerland’s Sonova AG or Denmark’s GN?
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Induction into the Hall of Fame is an honor that has been bestowed on big names across the automotive spectrum, including Ford’s great-grandfather, Henry Ford, who was part of the class of 1967.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
While not all of the most famous gods and heroes are included in the story, some big names like Hera, Dionysus and Orpheus play a large role in the story.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Muchová has demonstrated some fantastic serve-and-volley tennis in New York, while taking out some big names – including four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka and No. 5 Jasmine Paolini, this year’s French Open and Wimbledon runner-up – along the way.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Induction into the Hall of Fame is an honor that has been bestowed on big names across the automotive spectrum, including Ford’s great-grandfather, Henry Ford, who was part of the class of 1967.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2024
While not all of the most famous gods and heroes are included in the story, some big names like Hera, Dionysus and Orpheus play a large role in the story.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
Muchová has demonstrated some fantastic serve-and-volley tennis in New York, while taking out some big names – including four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka and No. 5 Jasmine Paolini, this year’s French Open and Wimbledon runner-up – along the way.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Big name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20name. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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