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- [big neym]
- /bɪg neɪm/
- /bɪɡ neɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [big neym]
- /bɪg neɪm/
Definitions of big-name word
- adjective big-name having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous: a big-name doctor; a big-name actress. 1
- adjective big-name of, relating to, or composed of a big-name person or persons. 1
- noun big-name a person who has a preeminent public reputation in a specified field: He's a big name in education. 1
- adjective big-name (Informal) famous or celebrated; well-known. 0
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Origin of big-name
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1925-30
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Big-name
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
big-name popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for big-name
noun big-name
- celebrity — A celebrity is someone who is famous, especially in areas of entertainment such as films, music, writing, or sport.
- idol — an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed.
- mogul — any of the Mongol conquerors of India who established an empire that lasted from 1526 to 1857, but held only nominal power after 1803. See also Great Mogul.
- nabob — any very wealthy, influential, or powerful person.
- star — any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
adj big-name
- renowned — celebrated; famous.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- famed — very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.
- illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
Antonyms for big-name
adj big-name
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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