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bigwig

[big-wig] / ˈbɪgˌwɪg /
NOUN
important person
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The suit added a glamour factor for bigwig sponsors who would sometimes ride along.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Amodei is a physics nerd turned AI bigwig known for writing lengthy philosophical blog posts on the impact of his work and unpredictably diving into public battles, including with the Trump administration.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026

At the bigwig donor function on the Belle, Marty, Wendy, Charlotte, Jonah and Ruth are all dressed in their finest which, in this context, looks like they're dressed for a funeral.

From Salon ● May 6, 2022

Richard Seroter, a tech bigwig out in Washington state, had his work day whacked by a Seattle snow day.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2022

Mom’s always been kind of a bigwig at school.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio


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