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Recent Examples of bigwig Might folks with less-than-pure intentions pose as bigwigs to get their hands on a collection of ancient objects? Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025 Why the corporate bigwigs decide to bring these potentially deadly (okay, almost certainly deadly) alien lifeforms to Earth rather than research them in the research vessels in space remains a mystery. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 But now, the habitually behind-the-scenes bigwig will be thrust into the international spot- light, thanks to Paramount’s sheer size and eco- nomic impact. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025 The daughter of music bigwig Don Arden, who’d previously managed Black Sabbath, Sharon helped steer Osbourne’s solo career, which lasted well into his 70s. Rachel Desantis, People.com, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bigwig
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigwig
Noun
  • Breckin Meyer and Mark-Paul Gosselaar led the legal comedy alongside several TV heavyweights.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • And this is a classic 'High Noon' toe-to-toe showdown-at-the-corral heavyweight fight.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • That changes the spacing for the bigs, who have to work in tighter confines without Cunningham and eventually Clark pulling defenders out of the paint.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Previously home to a long-standing restaurant called Andiamo, the space had a dark, wood-heavy aesthetic.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Another historical account written in May 1955 by Nancy Oldani says the auto magnate constructed a massive boat house for his yacht and built a home for a groundskeeper on his 600-acre estate.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Bought by the Wrigley family in 1958, Wychwood was built in 1902 for Charles Hutchinson, a banking magnate and founder of the Art Institute of Chicago.
    Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • After killing off Jon Hamm’s oil tycoon Monty Miller, the season one finale set up Tommy to take over his late boss’ oil company alongside Monty’s wife, Cami, played by Demi Moore.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Not dabblers in the slave trade, tycoons of the slave trade.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Bigwig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigwig. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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