the next big thing
noun
: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.
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Just a few short months ago, the tech world was convinced AI hardware could be the next big thing.
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2024
Curiosity and a genuine interest in others were keys to his success in being able to spot the next big thing.
—Marc Benioff, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
Record labels were on a constant hunt to find the next big thing like Fiona Apple, Green Day or whatever was out there.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
None of the above suggests that space factories will be the next big thing.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Victoria Song, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2024
Curiosity and a genuine interest in others were keys to his success in being able to spot the next big thing.
—Marc Benioff, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
Record labels were on a constant hunt to find the next big thing like Fiona Apple, Green Day or whatever was out there.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2024
None of the above suggests that space factories will be the next big thing.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the next big thing
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