as in bigs
one of high position or importance within a group
a meeting at which all of the big shots in the company were present
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Recent Examples of big shots
While McCollum made the big shots late, Kuminga’s role was massive.
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Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Guys stepping up in big moments, making big shots.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the final seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After taking control with their offensive outburst, Mara Braun cashed a couple of big shots from long range that forced Green Bay to call a timeout.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Picking up full court, hitting big shots.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Guys stepping up in big moments, making big shots.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Doncic had 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists, but was three for 13 from three and missed two big shots in the final seconds.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Played so well defensively, changed the game for us with his ball pressure and knocked down big shots.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
After taking control with their offensive outburst, Mara Braun cashed a couple of big shots from long range that forced Green Bay to call a timeout.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 21 Mar. 2026
The Frogs made enough big shots in the final minutes to prevent another upset.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Picking up full court, hitting big shots.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Latson scored 12 points and Raven Johnson came up with some big shots down the stretch, scoring six of her 10 points in the pivotal fourth quarter for the Gamecocks (18-1, 5-0 SEC).
—Arkansas Online, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big shots
Noun
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The Sky don’t want to limit their bigs to the low block and plan to stretch the floor as much as possible, which appeals to a smaller forward like Jackson.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Jayhawks have hosted visits from a few different bigs in recent weeks.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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And though the Innere Stadt is where most tourists stay, Vienna isn’t rammed like Paris; there are plenty of Viennese out and about, especially at the neighborhood’s cultural heavyweights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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His founding of a law firm (now known as GrayRobinson) that has become one of the state’s legal and lobbying heavyweights.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stars don’t shine The Bruins’ big guns finished with some ugly numbers for the series.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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But the Penguins’ big guns are starting to turn back the clock.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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None have wheels or are actually mobile like an RV or trailer.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Breakouts are getting a full-on rebrand thanks to these Gen Z heavy hitters.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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However, on season 2 of Twin Peaks, the actress played Miss Jones, the right-hand woman for one of the series' heavies, Thomas Eckhardt (the late David Warner).—
Drew Mackie,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Specifically, Alioto sought to reimagine the magazine as a many-pronged vehicle for promising tastes—like those of regular contributors and critical heavies, Grace Byron and Greta Rainbow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then the Bruins big boys decided to make a statement after that.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Will the Niners spend like big boys and sign Hendrickson, Linderbaum and JFM?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Big shots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20shots. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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