big-name
Renowned, widely recognized
Big-name describes someone or something famous or prominent, typically in entertainment, sports, or business: a big-name actor, big-name brands.
As a noun, a big name is a celebrity or major figure: The festival attracted several big names.
The term implies broad public recognition and usually commercial appeal.
Luminous astronomical object
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- megastarExceptionally famous entertainer
- iconPictorial screen symbol
luminary · VIP · personality · influencer · idol · legend · sensation · diva
Widely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
celebrated · acclaimed · distinguished · eminent · prestigious · prominent · influential · high-profile
star
Luminous astronomical object
- headlinerTop-billed performer
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- megastarExceptionally famous entertainer
icon · luminary · VIP · personality · influencer · idol · legend · sensation · diva · maestro
famous
Widely known, much recognized
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
illustrious · celebrated · acclaimed · distinguished · eminent · prestigious · prominent · influential · high-profile · well-known
big-nameunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · no-name · anonymous · unheard-of · nameless
big-namesmall-time
Of little significance
minor-league · nobody · bush-league · second-rate · insignificant
name, big, nickname, bigger, biggest, nameless, bigness, big-timer, namesake