the next big thing
noun
: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.
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Thanks in part to social media popularity in the health and wellness space, milk could be the next big thing for the beverage giant.
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Now that it’s done, what’s the next big thing to tackle?
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Shakil, an early investor in Shopify and a seasoned entrepreneur, didn’t suggest jumping into the next big thing.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The big picture: The Ignite's arrival comes as investors bank on pro volleyball becoming the next big thing in women's sports, and Indianapolis furthers its goal of becoming the women's sports capital of the world by 2050.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
Now that it’s done, what’s the next big thing to tackle?
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Shakil, an early investor in Shopify and a seasoned entrepreneur, didn’t suggest jumping into the next big thing.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
The big picture: The Ignite's arrival comes as investors bank on pro volleyball becoming the next big thing in women's sports, and Indianapolis furthers its goal of becoming the women's sports capital of the world by 2050.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025
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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 6 Mar. 2025.
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