as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
a bigfoot in the field of genetics
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Recent Examples of bigfoot
Elon Musk, not Melania or Kimberly Guilfoyle, appears in curious new Trump family photo
A bigfoot ‘sighting’ report was logged in Connecticut.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Buckley played Buckley, hosting a stream of bigfoot journalists, heavy-hitting donors, dubious foreign dignitaries, and big-state delegates.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 9 July 2024
Sasquatch Sunset focuses on the day in the life of a family of bigfoot creatures (composed of Nathan Zeller, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, and Christophe Zajac-Denek decked out in full Bigfoot suits).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Fallon then revealed an image of Kanzi sitting with his arms crossed in front of the television set, staring at Eisenberg’s bigfoot self on screen.
—EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Buckley played Buckley, hosting a stream of bigfoot journalists, heavy-hitting donors, dubious foreign dignitaries, and big-state delegates.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 9 July 2024
Sasquatch Sunset focuses on the day in the life of a family of bigfoot creatures (composed of Nathan Zeller, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, and Christophe Zajac-Denek decked out in full Bigfoot suits).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
Fallon then revealed an image of Kanzi sitting with his arms crossed in front of the television set, staring at Eisenberg’s bigfoot self on screen.
—EW.com, 13 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigfoot
Noun
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The versatile Holmgren -- who averaged 8 boards per game in the regular season and is averaging 8.6 rpg in the playoffs -- should play heavy minutes against a Pacers team whose bigs spread the floor.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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The backcourt might not be as good, but if Condon and Haugh can make the leap, the Gators could adjust to playing more through their bigs.—
The Athletic College Basketball,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Gabriel Byrne’s new heavy, the Chancellor, hisses to Castañeda’s doomed daddy as Eve watches in horror.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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At the same time, more of Richie's heavies arrive at the safe house.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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Mademoiselle Chanel’s lion mascot (a favorite of the designer, thanks to her astrological sign, Leo) was present in a collar necklace flanked on either side by two felines with diamonds that cascaded down the chest.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
5 June 2025
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Instead, the 80 giant hedges here take the shape of giraffes, lions, elephants, and teddy bears.—
Blair West,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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“Bigfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigfoot. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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