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Synonyms of big name

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Another word for big name is celebrity. Other synonyms of big name are baron, panjandrum and notable.

Synonyms and similar words for big name

nounA widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.

nounA prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.

  • celebrityFame, renown; the state of being famous or talked-about.
  • luminary
  • notableA person or thing of distinction.
  • baronA person of great power in society, especially in business and politics.
  • big cheeseA very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  • big enchiladaA very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.
  • big gunA person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.
  • big kahunaA boss, leader, chieftain, or top-ranking person in an organization.
  • big man
  • big noise
  • big shotA person with a reputation of importance or power.
  • bigwigA person of importance in a group or organization.
  • big wheelA person with a great deal of power or influence, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
  • boss
  • grand poobah
  • head honchoThe person in charge; the highest-ranking person in an organization.
  • heavy hitter
  • heavyweight
  • high muckamuckA person in a position of power, authority, or status.
  • high muckety-muckSynonym of high muckamuck.
  • king of all one surveysPossessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decisive control or oversight over all major matters...
  • king of the castleA person who assumes a position of greater importance, authority, or prominence than others.
  • king of the hillA person who has achieved a measure of success and is considered to be a leader in his field or otherwise dominant (for...
  • kingpinThe most important person in a usually evil undertaking or organization, often a druglord.
  • macher USAn important person, often in the negative sense of self-important; a bigwig.
  • mayor
  • muckamuckA person in a position of power or authority, or of high status.
  • muckety muckA high muckamuck; a person (especially self-important) in a position of power, authority, or status.
  • mugwumpA (male) leader; an important (male) person.
  • numero unoThe most important of a group.
  • panjandrumAn important, powerful or influential person; muckamuck.
  • poobah
  • rooster
  • somebody
  • top bananaThe boss, the leader.
  • top boyA leader, kingpin, or boss in the drug trade or gang hierarchy.
  • top catSynonym of top dog.
  • top dog
  • top gunSomeone most highly rated.
  • very important personA person who is accorded special privileges due to their status or importance.
  • VIP
  • wheel

Meaning of big name

  1. noun A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
  2. noun A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.

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Questions about synonyms of big name

What is another word for big name?
Big name has 45 synonyms on Word.ws, such as celebrity, baron, panjandrum and notable.
What does big name mean?
Big name means a widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.

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