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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Now Sky Roberts is trying his best to stand up for his big sister.
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Like her big sister Billie, 14-year-old Georgia has seen her father’s famous role on Grey’s Anatomy—leading to a humorous exchange.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Hilary Duff tearfully confirmed the has been long estranged from big sister Haylie ahead of the Disney Channel alum’s new album and world tour.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Cameron [Diaz] is like your can-do big sister.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Like her big sister Billie, 14-year-old Georgia has seen her father’s famous role on Grey’s Anatomy—leading to a humorous exchange.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Hilary Duff tearfully confirmed the has been long estranged from big sister Haylie ahead of the Disney Channel alum’s new album and world tour.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
Cameron [Diaz] is like your can-do big sister.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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