big sister
noun
1
: an older sister
2
: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl
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Since then, it’s kept its clout, thanks to fans who don’t see a reason to stray and newcomers who’ve heard their big sisters and moms sing its praises.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Even when Andy starts spiraling into discussions about cosmic turtles, destiny, and temporal manipulation, his big sister anchors that playful back-and-forth in serious creative rigor.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Phillip's little one will join big sister Naomi, 4, this coming October.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Even Jordan’s big sister, Quinn—an all-American and high school team captain, who’d been competing since the age of seven and was already verbally committed to Princeton—had never been so driven at that age.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Even when Andy starts spiraling into discussions about cosmic turtles, destiny, and temporal manipulation, his big sister anchors that playful back-and-forth in serious creative rigor.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Phillip's little one will join big sister Naomi, 4, this coming October.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Even Jordan’s big sister, Quinn—an all-American and high school team captain, who’d been competing since the age of seven and was already verbally committed to Princeton—had never been so driven at that age.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for big sister
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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