as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
for a high-profile case like this, the law firm uses only its big guns
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Recent Examples of big gun
First, John Beecher iced the puck from the neutral zone and the Stars were able to get some of their big guns on the ice.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
There’s tons of in-your-face werewolf action, big guns and lots of blood and guts in this throwback flick that would feel right at home in a drive-in double feature.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles scored against Colorado’s top line, but the Avs’ big guns got that one back at 3:40 of the period.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Just as Rantanen noted, the Avs’ big guns will look to shoot more at times when the team is slumping.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Nov. 2024
There’s tons of in-your-face werewolf action, big guns and lots of blood and guts in this throwback flick that would feel right at home in a drive-in double feature.
—William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles scored against Colorado’s top line, but the Avs’ big guns got that one back at 3:40 of the period.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Just as Rantanen noted, the Avs’ big guns will look to shoot more at times when the team is slumping.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big gun
Noun
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Another Hollywood heavy was Marlon Brando, who gave Jackson acting advice.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Late one night, the heavies from the local don throw a few bricks through the window of an honest shopkeeper.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Amid the Houston Rockets’ 48-point first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves over the weekend, the return of Jabari Smith Jr. — and more importantly, Ime Udoka’s utilization of the third-year big — was a reminder of his value.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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So, right now, everybody could use this big of a blast.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of the teachers at Abbott, Jacob (played by Chris Perfetti), paid homage to Sajak with his costume, which even included a big wheel.—
Kayla Caldwell,
Newsweek,
31 Oct. 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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Based on its size, this big boy was near the end of its lifespan and the winter weather was taking its toll.—
Stan Tekiela,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, very big boy Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees took the crown this season with 58 home runs.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
30 Dec. 2024
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The new group would have had the clout to compete with heavy hitters like Volkswagen AG and others, taking on the influx of Chinese electric and hybrid car brands in the process.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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As a result, there could be some consolidation as smaller players fail to compete, leading to market share gains for the already heavy hitters.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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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.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
4 June 2024
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So the legislature directed the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to look into mule deer herds and rewrite lion plans in any deer areas with high lion predation.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
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