All name synonyms
name
N n noun name
- note β a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- credit β If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
- eminence β Fame or recognized superiority, esp. within a particular sphere or profession.
- esteem β Respect and admire.
- praise β the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- rep β Nucleonics. a unit proposed as a supplement to roentgen for expressing dosage of ionizing radiation: subsequently abandoned.
- report β an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
- star β any of the heavenly bodies, except the moon, appearing as fixed luminous points in the sky at night.
- vip β A VIP is someone who is given better treatment than ordinary people because they are famous, influential, or important. VIP is an abbreviation for 'very important person'.
- luminary β a celestial body, as the sun or moon.
- bigwig β If you refer to an important person as a bigwig, you are being rather disrespectful.
- personality β the visible aspect of one's character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality.
- entertainer β A person, such as a singer, dancer, or comedian, whose job is to entertain others.
- headliner β a performer whose name appears most prominently in a program or advertisement or on a marquee; star.
- hero β a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: He became a local hero when he saved the drowning child.
- lion β a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
- notability β the state or quality of being notable; distinction; prominence.
- notable β worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
- somebody β a person of some note or importance.
- superstar β a person, as a performer or athlete, who enjoys wide recognition, is esteemed for exceptional talent, and is eagerly sought after for his or her services.
- celeb β A celeb is the same as a celebrity.
verb name
- baptise β to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism: They baptized the new baby.
- entitle β Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something.
- characterise β to mark or distinguish as a characteristic; be a characteristic of: Rich metaphors characterize his poetry.
- elect β Choose (someone) to hold public office or some other position by voting.
- recognise β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- assign β If you assign a piece of work to someone, you give them the work to do.
- propose β to offer or suggest (a matter, subject, case, etc.) for consideration, acceptance, or action: to propose a new method.
adjective name
- renowned β celebrated; famous.
- noted β well-known; celebrated; famous: a noted scholar.
- redoubted β dreaded; formidable.
- hot-dog β to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing.
- leonine β of or relating to the lion.
- lionlike β a large, usually tawny-yellow cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa and southern Asia, having a tufted tail and, in the male, a large mane.
- pre-eminent β eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- distinguished β made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous: a distinguished scholar. Synonyms: renowned, illustrious.
- well-thought-of β highly esteemed; of good reputation: a well-thought-of scholar; This new book is well-thought-of.
- in the public eye β featured prominently in the media
- eminent β (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
- namer β a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- big-name β having a widespread public reputation as a leader in a specified field; famous: a big-name doctor; a big-name actress.
- palmary β having or deserving to have the palm of victory or success; praiseworthy: a palmary achievement.
- estimable β Worthy of great respect.
- distingue β having an air of distinction; distinguished.
- of note β important
- bottom line β The bottom line in a decision or situation is the most important factor that you have to consider.
- meritable β Deserving of reward.
- life-or-death β life-and-death.
- well-known β clearly or fully known: The well-known reasons are obvious.
- illustrious β highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.