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noun
A widely-known reputation, especially one that is favorable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: fame, recognition, renown
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A prominent individual, especially one who is favorably regarded.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: celebrity, luminary, notable, baron, big cheese, big enchilada, big gun, big kahuna, big man, big name, big noise, big shot, bigwig, big wheel, boss, grand poobah, head honcho, heavy hitter, heavyweight, high muckamuck, high muckety-muck, king of all one surveys, king of the castle, king of the hill, kingpin, macher, mayor, muckamuck, muckety muck, mugwump, numero uno, panjandrum, poobah, rooster, somebody, top banana, top boy, top cat, top dog, top gun, very important person, VIP, wheel
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
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