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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Her big sister’s shoes added another layer of romance to the moment, opting for Alaïa’s popular Le Cœur slingbacks in white patent leather.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Being the protective big sister (Barrera is the oldest of four women).
—Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Somehow that turned into an evil big sister narrative for strangers to comment 'cut her off' under.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Geoffrey decides to start over with his family in Jamaica and Ashley finds new purpose in becoming a big sister to the family's newest addition, Nicky.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Being the protective big sister (Barrera is the oldest of four women).
—Sofía Tafich, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Somehow that turned into an evil big sister narrative for strangers to comment 'cut her off' under.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Geoffrey decides to start over with his family in Jamaica and Ashley finds new purpose in becoming a big sister to the family's newest addition, Nicky.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for big sister
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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