as in bigs
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 big shots
The constant pressure prevented the Broncos from finding any other big shots downfield.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Doncic returned with ill intentions as the Lakers tried to complete their comeback, but Monk, DeRozan and LaVine hit big shots down the stretch to help the Kings hang on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Pierce Thompson made some big shots in the second half and had 13 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points off the bench and reserve Maria Kliundikova added eight, including a trio of big shots in the fourth.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The Hundred offers a cosy domestic dose of garish colors, potato crisp team sponsors and big shots.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Chad Graff, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Doncic returned with ill intentions as the Lakers tried to complete their comeback, but Monk, DeRozan and LaVine hit big shots down the stretch to help the Kings hang on for the win.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Pierce Thompson made some big shots in the second half and had 13 points.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Natisha Hiedeman scored 19 points off the bench and reserve Maria Kliundikova added eight, including a trio of big shots in the fourth.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
The Hundred offers a cosy domestic dose of garish colors, potato crisp team sponsors and big shots.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big shots
Noun
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Guards, bigs, everybody just has to rebound, box out and just run.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Jan. 2026
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But going through opposing bigs to get to the cup is never going to be his specialty.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 1907, it was redesigned as a bank in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo by McKim, Mead & White, the architects who put their stamp on New York heavyweights like the Brooklyn Museum and the original Penn Station.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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By April 2025, Gates and Kianni pivoted to build an iOS app, and brought on heavyweights like Kleiner Perkins and Michael Rubin, among others.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The comedy big guns come out to pay their respects to the groundbreaking genius whose comedy is still radical — Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are just a few.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sunday’s iteration – David Pastrnak-Pavel Zacha-Casey Mittelstadt – finished minus-2 and were outplayed by the Sens’ big guns.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
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So much grunt routes through a trick all-wheel-drive system that actually uses a two-speed gearbox ahead of the engine between the front wheels, in addition to a more traditional eight-speed dual-clutch transaxle routing power to the rears.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Black Edition has black all over, including the body, trim, 18-inch alloy wheels, skidplate, and grille—and even black glass, almost, or privacy glass.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Most of the heavy hitters in the club of artists with over 100 million Spotify followers — names like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Ed Sheeran, Drake, and the Weeknd — seem allergic to the concept of substantial time off.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Originally called Juan y Lolita Rancho, the property quickly became a gathering place for local ranchers and riders, Hollywood heavy hitters, and visiting dignitaries.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Paramount executive also became president of the American Motion Picture Association (precursor to the MPA) in 1925, beating out the likes of Marcus Loew, Lasky, William Fox, Hays, Sam Rothafel, Sam Katz, Carl Laemmle, Joseph Schenck, and other Hollywood heavies.—
Chris Yogerst,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kier’s American career centered around playing heavies.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
24 Nov. 2025
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There are big boys throwing their weight around, and there are wild skinnies with flying arms and spinning back-kicks, chopping out their emergency version of personal space.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
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One of the biggest reasons the Padres’ slugging numbers are down is that those big boys have not produced the power that was expected out of them.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Big shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20shots. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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