as in heavyweights
one of high position or importance within a group
interviewed by several bigwigs on the hospital's staff
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bigwigs
Locking the doors has been the point, as Beacon Hill bigwigs have dodged every jab DiZoglio could throw.
—
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, too many other bigwigs of broadcasting fail to show similar even-handedness.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Party bigwigs were coming to shake his hand.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
To be specific, along with Jeff Shell, his wife Laura Shell, the Ellisons, Paramount itself, RedBird Capital Partners, Ellison close advisor Gerry Cardinale, COO Andy Gordon and a bunch of other Paramount bigwigs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
There will be galas, dinners, concerts, and a ribbon cutting with all the local political bigwigs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s bigwigs are no exception.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Everyone seemed a little confused about it and the Legion bigwigs didn’t help much.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The business of sports is on full display in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum’s annual shindig for bigwigs kicked off earlier this week.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, too many other bigwigs of broadcasting fail to show similar even-handedness.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Party bigwigs were coming to shake his hand.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
To be specific, along with Jeff Shell, his wife Laura Shell, the Ellisons, Paramount itself, RedBird Capital Partners, Ellison close advisor Gerry Cardinale, COO Andy Gordon and a bunch of other Paramount bigwigs.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
There will be galas, dinners, concerts, and a ribbon cutting with all the local political bigwigs.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Walmart’s bigwigs are no exception.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Everyone seemed a little confused about it and the Legion bigwigs didn’t help much.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The business of sports is on full display in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum’s annual shindig for bigwigs kicked off earlier this week.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bigwigs
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
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
-
The Jayhawks have hosted visits from a few different bigs in recent weeks.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
From Hong Kong to Seoul, tycoons are offering cash and perks to boost birth rates, testing whether private wealth can succeed where governments have struggled.—
Diana Li,
Bloomberg,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Steyer has most pointedly taken aim at tech company tycoons who have put millions into San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s campaign for governor.—
ANDREW GRAHAM,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Season 2 followed Cross in pursuit of a ruthless vigilante who is hunting down corrupt billionaire magnates.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
-
And in the milk biz, Guida and his brother Frank had gone from pickup truck peddling to the undisputed milk magnates of Central Connecticut.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bigwigs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bigwigs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
