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 dogs wore matching big sister bandanas in case something somehow got lost in translation.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
His name was chosen to continue the ‘R’ pattern his big sister started, according to Clarkson.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The pint-sized cuties also join big sister Ireland Baldwin, whom Alec shares with ex-wife Kim Basinger.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Jackson Roberts spent years in physical and occupational therapy and is happy to play with his big sister and sing and dance to his favorite song.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
His name was chosen to continue the ‘R’ pattern his big sister started, according to Clarkson.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The pint-sized cuties also join big sister Ireland Baldwin, whom Alec shares with ex-wife Kim Basinger.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Jackson Roberts spent years in physical and occupational therapy and is happy to play with his big sister and sing and dance to his favorite song.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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