as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
thinks he's a big cheese just because he's got a business card
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Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Puffs These light-colored curls have big cheese flavor, a satisfying crunch and a tart kick that is dangerously delicious.
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Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Somalia’s new big cheese will quickly find out how much has been bitten off his capacity to govern.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2017
So for decades only accredited scholars, the occasional journalist and big cheeses got to see inside.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
Following a voting process, this international cut of designers aged under 40 will be whittled down to a final few before the winners are selected by a panel of the conglomerate’s key designers and c-suite big cheeses some time in the summer.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
All is fair in love and big cheese.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Feb. 2023
There’s a new big cheese in Wisconsin real estate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2022
According to Business Insider, the increase in the demand for cheese has caused the product's price to reach record highs, especially since many of the restaurants that are able to remain open with takeout and delivery are big cheese users (think pizzerias and fast-food eateries).
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2020
However, big cheese psychiatrist Kenneth S. Kendler recently posted a brief note defending the decision.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2011
Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Somalia’s new big cheese will quickly find out how much has been bitten off his capacity to govern.
—Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2017
So for decades only accredited scholars, the occasional journalist and big cheeses got to see inside.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
Following a voting process, this international cut of designers aged under 40 will be whittled down to a final few before the winners are selected by a panel of the conglomerate’s key designers and c-suite big cheeses some time in the summer.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2023
All is fair in love and big cheese.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Feb. 2023
There’s a new big cheese in Wisconsin real estate.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2022
According to Business Insider, the increase in the demand for cheese has caused the product's price to reach record highs, especially since many of the restaurants that are able to remain open with takeout and delivery are big cheese users (think pizzerias and fast-food eateries).
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 23 June 2020
However, big cheese psychiatrist Kenneth S. Kendler recently posted a brief note defending the decision.
—Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big cheese
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With this year's costumes trend predicted to be extra pop-culture heavy, some obvious duo costumes, like Deadpool and Wolverine, come to mind.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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The Butcher locks in for Summertime Butch, a project that captures the Buffalo heavy lyrically prancing across ten tracks filled with plug talk and nods to his opulent lifestyle.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
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Dieng has the height at 6-foot-11 but lacks the strength and physicality to compete with more traditional bigs.Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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There would be no reason to suspect Courtney Williams had evolved into a stone-cold killer who will never back down from a big shot with the game in the balance, nor that Alanna Smith is a tenacious defender capable of locking down bigs who trump her in size.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
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This explains that, despite the fierce competition, Spotify’s U.S. market share has steadily increased over the past three years, capturing market shares from big guns like Apple and Amazon, a feat deemed unlikely by many analysts.Ken Berman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Saturday Night Live brought out some big guns to kick off its 50th season, which coincides with a major presidential election.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bronwyn Thompson/New Atlas View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images Move over, Moo Deng, there's a new superstar baby animal that's become a surprise viral sensation – a nine-month-old king penguin chick named Pesto whose species-defying growth spurt has made this big boy a worldwide hit.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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President @JoeBiden held what the White House dubbed a 'big boy' news conference on Thursday night.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 July 2024
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The original penny-farthing bicycle had a big wheel up front with a smaller one out at the back, and was also known as a high-wheel cycle.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2024
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The 3’s styling is distinctive, with a long hood, big wheel openings, fast windshield, falling roofline and short rear overhang.Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park provides an intimate look at lions, tigers, hippos, giraffes and plenty more.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Whichever foundry has the latest and greatest technology will win the lion’s share of all the chip designer’s business.Craig Barrett, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Baking soda, white vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide are the heavy hitters here.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
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The two heavy hitters Fritz and Zverev entered the match with the German leading the head-to-head series 5-4.Sam Joseph, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Big cheese.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20cheese. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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