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big-nameFamous, well-known, or having a prominent reputation in a particular field

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Famous, well-known, or having a prominent reputation in a particular field

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɪɡ neɪm/

Korean meaning: 유명한, 잘 알려진, 특정 분야에서 명성이 높은

Korean pronunciation: **빅** 네임

Example Sentences

  • The startup managed to get a big-name investor, which was like finding a unicorn in their garage.
  • Many big-name companies are expanding into Asian markets.
  • The concert featured big-name artists from around the world.

big-name

ADJECTIVE

//ˈbɪɡ neɪm//

Famous, well-known, or having a prominent reputation in a particular field

big-name concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed movie star steps out of a luxury limousine onto the red carpet. Photographers immediately rush forward with cameras flashing as the celebrity waves confidently. A large crowd of fans behind velvet ropes screams with excitement and holds up phones to take pictures. Security guards struggle to control the enthusiastic crowd pressing forward to get closer. Other celebrities and VIPs wait nearby, but all attention focuses on this particular star. someone who is famous and well-known with a prominent reputation in their field

big-name rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Big-name fame can turn to quiet shame!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbɪɡ neɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɪɡ neɪm/

🌳Etymology

Rootbig + name

Origin

20세기 미국에서 시작된 표현으로, '큰 이름'이라는 문자 그대로의 의미에서 '유명한'이라는 비유적 의미로 발전했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

claimfamegameshame
claim
fame
game
shame

🔗Collocations

big-name brand
big-name celebrity
big-name sponsor
attract big names
big-name endorsement
big-name restaurant

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The startup managed to get a big-name investor, which was like finding a unicorn in their garage.

Many big-name companies are expanding into Asian markets.

The concert featured big-name artists from around the world.

😄 Fun example

He dropped so many big names during the meeting that I thought he was reading from a phone book of celebrities.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

famouswell-knownrenownedprominentcelebrated

Antonyms

unknownobscureanonymous

Related

celebritybrandreputationfamerecognition

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