good name

noun

: a person's good reputation
I don't want the scandal to ruin my good name.

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Fellow chipmaker Marvell Technology, which will post its earnings on Thursday, is also a good name to watch, per Woods. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026 Because movies like both Rise and this new one are what make discerning horror fanatics cynical and ruin a franchise’s good name. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026 If not for Breen’s strong dad and one of his best friends – who made a pretty good name for himself in the sportscasting world – Breen probably isn’t on the call for Game 1 in Oklahoma City or San Antonio. — Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 29 May 2026 That would’ve been a good name for the show, Holy Shit, There’s a Carrot. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good name

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“Good name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20name. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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