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 West Virginia native can be seen holding Hope's hand as big sister Haley walks ahead.
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
Princess Eugenie, 34, marked Princess Beatrice's birthday on Aug. 8 by penning a sweet tribute to her big sister on her personal Instagram page, sharing a sweet nickname for her sibling.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Barber also appeared on both shows as Kimmy Gibbler, the oddball bestie of big sister D.J. (played by Candace Cameron Bure).
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2024
The Big Sister Promotion Once the baby arrives, Kent looks forward to watching Ocean take on her new role of big sister.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
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Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
Princess Eugenie, 34, marked Princess Beatrice's birthday on Aug. 8 by penning a sweet tribute to her big sister on her personal Instagram page, sharing a sweet nickname for her sibling.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Barber also appeared on both shows as Kimmy Gibbler, the oddball bestie of big sister D.J. (played by Candace Cameron Bure).
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2024
The Big Sister Promotion Once the baby arrives, Kent looks forward to watching Ocean take on her new role of big sister.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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