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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Each day in the world of Phineas and Ferb is filled with a fantastical invention or creation—and their big sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is still perpetually annoyed by their mischievous antics, and on a mission to expose their exploits to their mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher.
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
But his chaotic nature causes problems for Lilo and her big sister Nani (Sydney Agudong), Lilo's legal guardian since their parents died.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The plants cover themselves with medium-purple flower heads that are somewhat smaller than those of the shrubby big sisters.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025
Watching her big sister use the EpiPen and engage in our monthly lessons really helps Kalea get excited about learning these things.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
But his chaotic nature causes problems for Lilo and her big sister Nani (Sydney Agudong), Lilo's legal guardian since their parents died.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The plants cover themselves with medium-purple flower heads that are somewhat smaller than those of the shrubby big sisters.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2025
Watching her big sister use the EpiPen and engage in our monthly lessons really helps Kalea get excited about learning these things.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 1 May 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 9 Jun. 2025.
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