big name

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big name

noun big names

idiomatic A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable. Solly had carried on the old business, and was making a big name for himself.
Similar: fame, recognition, renown
idiomatic A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded. All the big Hollywood names were present.
Similar: celebrity, luminary, notable, baron, big cheese, big enchilada, big gun, big kahuna, big man, big name, big noise, big shot

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noun a prominent individual

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@misc{big_name_2026,
  title = {big name},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/big%20name},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}