- Widely recognized or acclaimed; famous: a big-name performer; a big-name college.
- Of or involving one that is widely recognized or acclaimed: big-name politics.
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big-name (bĭg'nām') |
adj. Informal
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noun
- A famous person: celebrity, hero, lion, luminary, name, notable, personage, personality. See knowledge/ignorance.
| Word Tutor: big-name |
IN BRIEF: Well-known or recognized.
Nicole Kidman is a big-name actress.
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