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
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For the last 26 years, the world’s most famous arena has been hollow in June.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
30 May 2025 -
The show is meant to resemble the actual speaking engagements Twain did after he had become established as one of the world’s most famous and popular authors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Yet by Holly Jackson A famed Y.A. author’s first foray into adult fiction centers on Jet Mason, the wayward daughter of a wealthy Vermont family.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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That same year, famed fabric maker Vitale Barberis Canonico zeroed in on VitoVi to launch its Heritage and New Talents program spotlighting womenswear and emerging designers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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This news dovetails with previous events, such as Trump welcoming the prominent antisemites Nick Fuentes and Kanye West to his home for dinner.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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The cooked agave notes are more prominent on the palate, accompanied by citrus and tropical fruits, a touch of anise/licorice, and a mild pepperiness.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Perhaps not coincidentally, Chloe has grown up to be a celebrated journalist and activist, while Nikki is a recovering addict whose son has been raised by Chloe.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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The celebrated rapper, wearing a black leather jacket over a white T-shirt, drew a crowd of spectators in the rain outside the courthouse.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
22 May 2025
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The Saint James pop-up at Printemps New York (One Wall Street, NYC) is open to the public for a limited one-month run, offering an introduction to the renowned Normandy craftsmanship with no passport required.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Jacques Pépin: The renowned chef and cookbook author shares stories from his life and kitchen.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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“Big-name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-name. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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