household name
noun
: a person or thing whose name is very well-known
a famous actor who has become a household name
Examples of household name in a Sentence
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Victoria Justice became a household name as a teenager, courtesy of her roles on popular Nickelodeon shows Zoey 101 and Victorious.
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Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
In 10 short years, Shea McGee has practically become a household name.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
Over the last decade, Roach has been able to build a household name for himself by creating irreversible style moments.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 May 2024
Martin would become a household name in the United States, sharing the top of the charts with the likes of the Backstreet Boys, TLC and Britney Spears.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The honor comes as no shock as Gill has remained a quintessential talent over the years becoming a household name in the Black music lexicon for his incomparable discography.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2024
That show, which ran from 1984 to 1995, made its host, Robin Leach, a household name — and household voice.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
But there’s another fascinating founder doing double duty (actually triple duty) who isn’t a household name yet.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 May 2024
At just 22 years old, Clark became a household name because of her talent on the court playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 May 2024
Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
In 10 short years, Shea McGee has practically become a household name.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
Over the last decade, Roach has been able to build a household name for himself by creating irreversible style moments.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 May 2024
Martin would become a household name in the United States, sharing the top of the charts with the likes of the Backstreet Boys, TLC and Britney Spears.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
The honor comes as no shock as Gill has remained a quintessential talent over the years becoming a household name in the Black music lexicon for his incomparable discography.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2024
That show, which ran from 1984 to 1995, made its host, Robin Leach, a household name — and household voice.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2024
But there’s another fascinating founder doing double duty (actually triple duty) who isn’t a household name yet.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 14 May 2024
At just 22 years old, Clark became a household name because of her talent on the court playing for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
—Kristina Behr, Parents, 11 May 2024
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“Household name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/household%20name. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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