as in unknown
not widely known
a low-budget movie with a cast of no-name actors
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as in lightweight
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Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2024
The primary protagonist of Patriots is Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky (Michael Stuhlbarg), who played an important role in elevating Putin from no-name functionary of the security services to president-for-life — and lived to regret it.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
From no-name, exquisite coats to ’70s Gucci, Desert Vintage has the crème de la crème.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Where to watch Magic Mike: Tubi 4. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Director Richard Linklater feared that McConaughey was too good-looking for the creepy townie who refused to grow up, but the tiny role bloomed into something special when the 22-year-old no-name stepped on the set.
—Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
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Store that driver bundle in a safe place just in case the no-name company that made your PC up and vanishes six months from now.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2024
The primary protagonist of Patriots is Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky (Michael Stuhlbarg), who played an important role in elevating Putin from no-name functionary of the security services to president-for-life — and lived to regret it.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2024
From no-name, exquisite coats to ’70s Gucci, Desert Vintage has the crème de la crème.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
Where to watch Magic Mike: Tubi 4. Dazed and Confused (1993)
Director Richard Linklater feared that McConaughey was too good-looking for the creepy townie who refused to grow up, but the tiny role bloomed into something special when the 22-year-old no-name stepped on the set.
—Jeff Labrecque, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2024
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“No-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-name. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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