Definitions

big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /

NOUN

something or someone important

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP big cheese big enchilada big fish big gun big shot big wheel biggie bigwig boss boss man head honcho hotshot important person top dog tycoon very important person

ADJECTIVE

impressive

Synonyms

STRONG

big-league big-time hotshot significant substantial

Example Sentences

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To those directly involved, the lawsuit is a big deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Starship tests are a big deal for space enthusiasts and for investors.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

For larger banks like Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs, SpaceX’s IPO is likely just another feather in their cap, but for smaller organizations it could be a big deal.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

So to say now, out loud, that you think he is a dud is a big deal.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I thought, If I could wait till he falls asleep first, then maybe it wouldn’t be a big deal.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

big deal

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