the next big thing

noun

: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.

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Even meticulous planning and hard work do not guarantee that a startup will become the next big thing. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026 In an industry obsessed with the next big thing, Ben Bennett has mastered the art of actually seeing what comes next. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 As for the next big thing in Provo real estate, O’Neill points to Cooper Jack Bay, also on the central southern coast of the island. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2026 The tech world believes the next big thing involves personalized AI agents that can take on mundane tasks like updating a calendar, making purchases, responding to emails and even making phone calls. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the next big thing

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“The next big thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20big%20thing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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