bigwig

Example Sentences

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“I always thought ‘The Goonies’ deserved a sequel,” a Monarch bigwig will sniff ironically when the youngsters set off on a mad mission; but people do love “The Goonies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

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

She was always trying to sell ads, so she’d invite a potential bigwig advertiser to lunch, too.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2021

Stuff Mom saves for bigwig parties and award ceremonies in the city.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King