Big name appears nightly (4)

I believe the answer is:

star

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'big name' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for star that I've seen before include "may be a dwarf or a giant" , "eg The sun" , "Brilliant performer?" , "Famous actor" , "Actor in a principal role" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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