1. big name - Noun
2. big name - Adjective
(idiomatic) A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
Synonyms: fame, recognition, renown
(idiomatic) A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
Synonyms: celebrity, luminary, notable; see also Thesaurus:important person
big-name (not comparable)
(informal) famous or celebrated; well-known.
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Among the many production houses like Salman Khan productions, Aamir Khan productions, Red Chillies Entertainment, there's one big name that is been missing from the signatories to file the lawsuit and that is Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Source: Internet
Arians didn’t sign two big name veterans to watch from the sidelines. Source: Internet
Billed as a cheap alternative to foreign outsourcing, inmates also previously provided goods to Starbucks, Victoria’s Secret and Whole Foods, sparking an uproar that caused many big-name companies to bow out. Source: Internet
It also helps has cast several big name actors as iconic characters, including Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as Penguin, and Paul Dano as The Riddler. Source: Internet
A casual joint with big-name comics, The Funny Stop (thefunnystop.com) in Cuyahoga Falls consistently books the funny—and at affordable prices. Source: Internet
Abrams attracted national attention, big-name endorsements and millions of dollars in outside spending with her “unapologetic progressive” platform to flip the Georgia governor’s office for the first time since 2002. Source: Internet