How to Use name-dropping in a Sentence

name-dropping

noun
  • The issue is the new name-dropping that’s come since her book came out.
    — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
  • Epstein’s pidgin writing style, paired with his name-dropping and vagueness, makes emails like this excellent fodder for both speculation and genuine concern.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
  • The recipe has even made its way into celebrity circles, with Keke Palmer name-dropping the TikTok star in a recent interview.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • At times, readers may tire of Le Tellier’s frequent cultural references and name-dropping, which are sprinkled throughout the short chapters.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Kahan’s subject matter sets him apart from most of his adult-contemporary contemporaries, often directly mentioning an interstate highway or name-dropping a city in the New England region.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Like Top Chef, America’s Culinary Cup also features a group of chefs who are at the top of the industry — expect lots of James Beard name-dropping — cooking dishes in a short amount of time.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, there’s a whole lot of Wells Fargo name-dropping in Kristen’s explanation that the Active Cash Credit Card is funding cash prizes for the Elimination challenge.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2026

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