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bigwig

[big-wig] / ˈbɪgˌwɪg /
NOUN
important person
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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

He and other customers bolted to confront the Border Patrol bigwig.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

He kept in contact with White House officials and some bigwig journalists on a group Slack channel.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 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

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

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




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