big name
Word Rarity
Common
Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.34 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
noun
A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
Example Sentences
- "Solly had carried on the old business, and was making a big name for himself."
- "He made a big name in the war. And since he's been in the ranger service he's done wonders."
- "Do you want to go out there and do the right things or do you want to make that big hit to gain a big name?"
- "All the big Hollywood names were present."
- ""You don't want me, you want a big name. They're all set to hang you over there. . . . It's a job for the biggest and best criminal lawyer in town.""
- "With the big names of Europe assembled in Washington for the signing of the Atlantic Pact, the pact itself and its implications continue to be the world's biggest story."