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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The conservationist and son of the late Steve Irwin is following behind his big sister Bindi, 26, who competed on season 21 of the show with Hough as her partner and won back in 2015.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Tatum Connolly-Haupt and her big sister Porter learned how to ski with an on-site instructor.
—David Muir, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Amiri and Ayla have quickly adjusted to becoming big sisters.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Often, they are inspired by a racing dad or older brother, but eye-catching Japanese rookie star Ai Ogura had an unusual inspiration: his big sister, Karen.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Tatum Connolly-Haupt and her big sister Porter learned how to ski with an on-site instructor.
—David Muir, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
Amiri and Ayla have quickly adjusted to becoming big sisters.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Often, they are inspired by a racing dad or older brother, but eye-catching Japanese rookie star Ai Ogura had an unusual inspiration: his big sister, Karen.
—Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
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 7 May. 2025.
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