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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Jameson Hart Willow became a big sister in 2016, when Pink and Hart welcomed their son Jameson Moon Hart on December 26.
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Sky Roberts was supposed to be standing next to his big sister.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 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
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Emma Banks, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Sky Roberts was supposed to be standing next to his big sister.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 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
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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