big shot

noun

ˈbig-ˌshät How to pronounce big shot (audio)
Definition of big shotnext
as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group a meeting at which all of the big shots in the company were present

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big shot
  1. heavyweight
  2. heavy
  3. big
  4. big gun
  5. big wheel
  6. big boy
  7. heavy hitter
  8. big leaguer
Noun
  • The art is from the private collection of Paolo and Antonella De Santis, Valentina's parents, and is mostly from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, with pieces by heavyweights like Anselm Kiefer.
    — Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Once in the postseason, there will be no cakewalking for Columbine in a 4A field headlined by Western Slope heavyweight Montrose as well as Ponderosa, Monarch, Broomfield and Mesa Ridge.
    — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavyweight
Noun
  • The one-room restaurant retains the clean, minimalist aesthetic that Anthony has cultivated at the upscale sushi counter but has more stone incorporated into the space than a traditional, wood-heavy omakase would.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of heavy
Noun
  • That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pick-and-rolls at the top of the floor with bigs, pick-and-rolls with smalls.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of big
Noun
  • After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026
Definition of big gun
Noun
  • For all of its strengths, my one wish for the Weber Kettle is better wheel nuts holding the big wheels in place.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 17 May 2026
  • Denali versions aim for gloss, chrome, big wheels and illuminated badging, while the AT4 gets the tougher costume - 35-inch allou-terrain tires, red recovery hooks, extra ground clearance and a more trail-minded stance flavor.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Definition of big wheel
Noun
  • Thibodeau is a big boy, and Dolan is still paying him a lot of money from that $30 million extension signed in the summer of 2024.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.
    — Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
Definition of big boy
Noun
  • That begins with the shades found in this collection’s LV Ombres palette, where deep burgundy and dazzling blue-gray metallic shadows are the heavy hitters.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Top 20 includes heavy hitters like Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Manolo’s Bakery, Suarez Bakery and Villani’s Bakery along with buzzier picks like Mado Paris French Bakery & Cafe, Rooted Bakery, Virtuoso Breadworks and The Batchmaker.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of heavy hitter
Noun
  • Replacing him at shortstop is Lombard, the son of former big leaguer and current Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard, who Yankees fans have been waiting to see make his debut.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Conine, who turned 29 last month, still hasn’t fully established himself at a big leaguer.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of big leaguer
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