as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
a bigfoot in the field of genetics
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Recent Examples of bigfoot
Originally Published: November 11, 2024 at 5:45 AM EST
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Armed guards coming to CT hospital to address ‘unruly behavior,’ physical ‘clashes’
A bigfoot ‘sighting’ report was logged in CT.
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Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2024
Elon Musk, not Melania or Kimberly Guilfoyle, appears in curious new Trump family photo
A bigfoot ‘sighting’ report was logged in Connecticut.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Buckley played Buckley, hosting a stream of bigfoot journalists, heavy-hitting donors, dubious foreign dignitaries, and big-state delegates.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 9 July 2024
Sasquatch Sunset focuses on the day in the life of a family of bigfoot creatures (composed of Nathan Zeller, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, and Christophe Zajac-Denek decked out in full Bigfoot suits).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
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Maureen Murphy, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2024
Elon Musk, not Melania or Kimberly Guilfoyle, appears in curious new Trump family photo
A bigfoot ‘sighting’ report was logged in Connecticut.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
Buckley played Buckley, hosting a stream of bigfoot journalists, heavy-hitting donors, dubious foreign dignitaries, and big-state delegates.
—Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 9 July 2024
Sasquatch Sunset focuses on the day in the life of a family of bigfoot creatures (composed of Nathan Zeller, Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, and Christophe Zajac-Denek decked out in full Bigfoot suits).
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigfoot
Noun
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His mastery of the pick-and-roll/pick-and-pop will also pair well with the Clippers’ troika of bigs (Ivica Zubac, Brook Lopez, and John Collins).—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The fans welcomed the 23-year-old back to the bigs with a standing ovation in his first at-bat.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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First question first: Is Usyk the GOAT of the heavies?—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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And if that timeliness doesn't impress you, maybe Cap wrecking a bunch of heavies in an elevator will.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Located approximately 50 miles north of West Palm Beach, the areas close to Coral Cove Park, Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, and Jupiter Island Country Park are home to lion's paws, sand dollars, and coquinas.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Ethiopia’s lions are rather revered in Ethiopia, and are the country’s national symbol, adorning statues and the local currency.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Bigfoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigfoot. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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