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big shot



ADJECTIVE
important, famous
Synonyms


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Three days after Kennard made every big shot, he made every big shot.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

On “Father Figure,” Swift sings about a big shot taking a “protégé” under their wing—and demanding total loyalty in return.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 3, 2025

When the big shot came, Stokes had positioned both a mid-on and long-on while Bashir looped up the second slowest wicket-taking delivery by an England bowler this decade.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2025

“It’s a big shot in the arm,” manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2025

The guy who never got the girl but worshipped her in secret while the big shot hero rode off in the sunset with her in the end.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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