the next big thing
noun
: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.
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Total takedowns: Payton Talbott, looking like the next big thing, was thrown in against veteran bantamweight Raoni Barcelos, who took the prospect down early and often to earn the unanimous decision.
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Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
And so many more salad dressings that’ll turn any bowl of greens into the next big thing.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 18 Jan. 2025
Therefore, simply promoting AI as the next big thing in the strategic plan might be met with skepticism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Many of today’s technology giants are exceptional businesses and seem to be benefitting from the next big thing: artificial intelligence.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
And so many more salad dressings that’ll turn any bowl of greens into the next big thing.
—Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 18 Jan. 2025
Therefore, simply promoting AI as the next big thing in the strategic plan might be met with skepticism.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Many of today’s technology giants are exceptional businesses and seem to be benefitting from the next big thing: artificial intelligence.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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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 1 Feb. 2025.
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