big sister
noun
1
: an older sister
2
: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl
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The day, as seen in the video, was filled with AJ's favorite things, from donut breakfasts to park adventures, all in an effort to make her feel cherished before becoming a big sister.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
In theaters May 30 (limited) Rating: NR (Kids & Family/Comedy/Musical)
Peppa Pig is becoming a big sister...again!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 May 2025
Benny also had a less-than-enthusiastic reaction to becoming a big sister in the Kelce family's pregnancy announcement photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 May 2025
Each day in the world of Phineas and Ferb is filled with a fantastical invention or creation—and their big sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is still perpetually annoyed by their mischievous antics, and on a mission to expose their exploits to their mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
In theaters May 30 (limited) Rating: NR (Kids & Family/Comedy/Musical)
Peppa Pig is becoming a big sister...again!
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 May 2025
Benny also had a less-than-enthusiastic reaction to becoming a big sister in the Kelce family's pregnancy announcement photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 May 2025
Each day in the world of Phineas and Ferb is filled with a fantastical invention or creation—and their big sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale) is still perpetually annoyed by their mischievous antics, and on a mission to expose their exploits to their mom, Linda Flynn-Fletcher.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 28 May 2025
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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