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Definitions

big shot

NOUN
very important person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bigwig dignitary heavyweight mogul
WEAK
VIP big cat big cheese big fish big gun big kahuna big man on campus big wheel celebrity fat cat head honcho heavy-hitter high man on the totem pole high-muck-a-muck important person influential person muck-a-muck nabob notability notable personage somebody someone star wheeler-dealer
ADJECTIVE
important, famous
Synonyms
STRONG
big-league big-time high-profile prominent well-known
WEAK
self-important

Example Sentences

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He likes to be the big shot and the center of attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Later in the chat, a Binance VIP client manager said: “Karry the big shot, haha. Boss Rock has mentioned you before.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Once again, a big shot for the rookie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

"Not a big shot or having high thoughts of himself. He was back in training and being the same kid."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

He straightened the lapels of his bathrobe, a big shot.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen