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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Golden joins big brother Bronze, 2, and big sister Sterling, 3, making the Mahomes household even livelier.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Exotic-looking bromeliads, air plants’ big sisters, are also a good choice for adding a little holiday color, but their tough leaves help deter chewing.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Bronze wore a matching white sweatsuit just like his big sister.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The birthday boy and his big sister Sterling Skye, 3, each sat between one of their parents’ laps.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Exotic-looking bromeliads, air plants’ big sisters, are also a good choice for adding a little holiday color, but their tough leaves help deter chewing.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
Bronze wore a matching white sweatsuit just like his big sister.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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