big brother
noun
1
: an older brother
2
: a man who serves as a companion, father figure, and role model for a boy
3
Big Brother
[Big Brother, personification of the power of the state in 1984 (1949) by George Orwell]
a
: the leader of an authoritarian state or movement
b
: an all-powerful government or organization monitoring and directing people's actions
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Kupp took Nacua under his wing and served as a mentor and 'big brother' for the young receiver.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes earned his second Super Bowl MVP, and Travis Kelce secured eternal bragging rights over his big brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Like his big brother, Atom also speaks fluent Mandarin.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Reginae shared a photo of her with her little brothers, who certainly looked like her big brothers, at least in terms of their height compared to hers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Patrick Mahomes earned his second Super Bowl MVP, and Travis Kelce secured eternal bragging rights over his big brother, Eagles center Jason Kelce.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025
Like his big brother, Atom also speaks fluent Mandarin.
—Jackie Tempera, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
Reginae shared a photo of her with her little brothers, who certainly looked like her big brothers, at least in terms of their height compared to hers.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Big brother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20brother. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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