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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The couple announced the happy news on Instagram on Saturday, Nov. 2, sharing a photo of the newborn sleeping in a crib in her nursery as her big sister, Leila, peeked at her.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, her voice acting work flourished, particularly her regular gig as big sister Candance on Phineas & Ferb (2006–2015).
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Five years ago, the Los Angeles couple was excited to make their daughter, Olivia, a big sister but struggled to conceive.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
In a subsequent photo, big sister Sterling leaned in and gave Golden a snuggle — the baby's face still hidden.
—Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, her voice acting work flourished, particularly her regular gig as big sister Candance on Phineas & Ferb (2006–2015).
—Skyler Trepel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Five years ago, the Los Angeles couple was excited to make their daughter, Olivia, a big sister but struggled to conceive.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2025
In a subsequent photo, big sister Sterling leaned in and gave Golden a snuggle — the baby's face still hidden.
—Effie Orfanides, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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