big-name

adjective

Definition of big-namenext
as in famous
widely known several big-name writers gave readings at the book festival

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-name
  1. famous
  2. famed
  3. prominent
  4. celebrated
  5. renowned
Adjective
  • Park City is famous for its skiing and big mountain views, but the town’s mountainkind philosophy—which prioritizes sustainability, community, and a deep respect for nature—also defines it.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Sunday Lisbon is famous for its beautiful beaches, so what better way to close out the week than with an epic goodbye party at the Praia Princesa Beach Club?
    Iman Hariri-Kia, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of famous
Adjective
  • Around them, the Franklin fire, fueled by fierce winds, ravaged the Santa Monica Mountains and forced thousands of people to evacuate from Malibu — the famed affluent coastal enclave that boasts picturesque beaches and celebrity homeowners.
    Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a sort of timelessness that’s hard to ignore even through all the eras, from the famed Jenna Lyons (former president and executive creative director) years up to now.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of famed
Adjective
  • One such name was DeSantis, Trump’s former primary challenger and prominent conservative figure.
    Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
  • With every testimony, Al-Hamada quickly became one of the most prominent advocates for Syrian prisoners held by Assad's regime, at least 157,000 between 2011 and August 2024, including thousands of women and children, according to a report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR).
    Camilla Alcini, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • Some of Niagara’s most celebrated chefs will also be on hand to create small dishes for this spectacular event.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • But rather than Bowers & Wilkins simply providing more of the equipment necessary for the day-to-day operation of Abbey Road Studios, the pair have instead created a unique digital audio algorithm that intends to create the authentic sound of the world’s most famous and celebrated recording studio.
    Simon Lucas, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrated
Adjective
  • Nearly two decades ago, the lodge partnered with renowned Vancouver chef David Hawksworth, whose restaurants, Hawksworth and Nightingale, are icons of the city’s culinary scene.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In a recent TikTok shared to her official account, the renowned chef and restauranteur, 54, showed friends and fans alike a childhood favorite dish that’s making many do a double take.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of renowned
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