household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
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Miranda became a household name in Charlotte during her nearly two decades with WBTV, the local CBS affiliate and our news partner.
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Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Although Lady Gaga has been a household name for more than 15 years, the first half of her career still feels as daring, vital, and relevant as ever.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The restaurant is Lagasse's first to open here in more than eight years, adding a new chapter to the culinary history of a city that made Lagasse a household name and became synonymous with his brand.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Twenty-five years ago, Stephen Sommers’ thrilling reboot of the 1932 Boris Karloff classic The Mummy lurched into theaters, turning Brendan Fraser into an action hero and Rachel Weisz into a household name.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Although Lady Gaga has been a household name for more than 15 years, the first half of her career still feels as daring, vital, and relevant as ever.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The restaurant is Lagasse's first to open here in more than eight years, adding a new chapter to the culinary history of a city that made Lagasse a household name and became synonymous with his brand.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Twenty-five years ago, Stephen Sommers’ thrilling reboot of the 1932 Boris Karloff classic The Mummy lurched into theaters, turning Brendan Fraser into an action hero and Rachel Weisz into a household name.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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