the next big thing

noun

: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.

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Still, few young people can seriously hope to be the next big thing. Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 There’s a frenzy to invest early, reminiscent of the dotcom era, as investors don’t want to miss out on what is undoubtedly the next big thing. Steve Case, Time, 1 Apr. 2025 Showgirls would not make any money until a home video release, forcing Carolco to bet on the next big thing, a swashbuckling high seas adventure Cutthroat Island (1995). Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2025 Subaru In an industry constantly chasing the next big thing, sometimes the real winners are the ones who stick to what works. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for the next big thing

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“The next big thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20big%20thing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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