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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As a big sister, Sarah's parents describe her as the cornerstone of their family.
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Sydney is also a supportive big sister, regularly posting about her siblings' accomplishments.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Their big sister Shana would have been 47 this year.
—Kyani Reid, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Adira’s big sister, a Virgo, famously made her debut on Instagram shortly after her birth in 2017.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Sydney is also a supportive big sister, regularly posting about her siblings' accomplishments.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Their big sister Shana would have been 47 this year.
—Kyani Reid, NBC News, 24 Nov. 2024
Adira’s big sister, a Virgo, famously made her debut on Instagram shortly after her birth in 2017.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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