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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Bronze wore a matching white sweatsuit just like his big sister.
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The cover shot features a snap of the three siblings — all dressed in coordinating white and cream-colored outfits — where Tatum leans on his big sister while holding his older brother's hand.
—Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Initially, most of my fans were older than me — big sisters, older brothers and even uncle fans.
—Eunbo Shim, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Hilary Duff’s oldest daughter is still getting used to being a big sister.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The cover shot features a snap of the three siblings — all dressed in coordinating white and cream-colored outfits — where Tatum leans on his big sister while holding his older brother's hand.
—Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Initially, most of my fans were older than me — big sisters, older brothers and even uncle fans.
—Eunbo Shim, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Hilary Duff’s oldest daughter is still getting used to being a big sister.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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