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big shot
noun as in very important person
Strongest matches
adjective as in important, famous
Strong matches
- big-league
- big-time
- high-profile
- prominent
- well-known
Weak match
Example Sentences
On “Father Figure,” Swift sings about a big shot taking a “protégé” under their wing—and demanding total loyalty in return.
These days Joel isn’t Anthony or Mama Leone or even Mr. Cacciatore — he’s the big shot who owns the medical center, not to mention whatever else is available on Sullivan Street.
Drops, coming to the net, big shots, and we stayed there the whole match.
The style is fitting since the modern world doesn’t make many men like this anymore, only ones who posture like big shots.
“It’s a big shot in the arm,” manager Dave Roberts said.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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