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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Swift famously feuded with Jenner's big sister Kim Kardashian a decade ago.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Baby Robbie joins big sisters Remi, 5, and Ryan, 23 months, as well as big brother Rhett, 7.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Cynthia acts almost like a sorority big sister or alumni mentor, eager to help mold the next generation.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Her big sister, six-time LPGA Tour winner Jessica Korda, encouraged her to strengthen her grip, and Nelly promptly got into contention by posting Friday’s lowest score and then surging steadily up the leaderboard on moving day.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026
Baby Robbie joins big sisters Remi, 5, and Ryan, 23 months, as well as big brother Rhett, 7.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Cynthia acts almost like a sorority big sister or alumni mentor, eager to help mold the next generation.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 June 2026
Her big sister, six-time LPGA Tour winner Jessica Korda, encouraged her to strengthen her grip, and Nelly promptly got into contention by posting Friday’s lowest score and then surging steadily up the leaderboard on moving day.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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