household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
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New Ross isn’t necessarily a household name in Connecticut.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
By that point, the actress had already become a household name after starring in Great Expectations, Shakespeare in Love and View From The Top, and Jake was more interested in nailing his first big project without the help of his mega-famous relatives.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Diplo is a rare producer and DJ who became a household name for his work with Skrillex, Justin Bieber and Usher, among many other top acts.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Chavez, who is originally from New Mexico, has been a household name in Silicon Valley politics for decades.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2024
By that point, the actress had already become a household name after starring in Great Expectations, Shakespeare in Love and View From The Top, and Jake was more interested in nailing his first big project without the help of his mega-famous relatives.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 30 June 2024
Diplo is a rare producer and DJ who became a household name for his work with Skrillex, Justin Bieber and Usher, among many other top acts.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
Chavez, who is originally from New Mexico, has been a household name in Silicon Valley politics for decades.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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