name-dropping (noun)

1. During their candlelit dinner, Sheila kept name-dropping celebrities she had dated in an attempt to impress her new partner.

2. In the fictional realm of Elundor, the protagonist impresses the other characters by name-dropping legendary figures from ancient times.

3. In the latest issue of the superhero comic series, the main character cleverly uses name-dropping to gain the trust and admiration of their team.

4. At the film premiere, the director excitedly engaged in name-dropping to showcase their connections within the industry.