big sister
noun
1
: an older sister
2
: a woman who serves as a companion, mother figure, and role model for a girl
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Jenna Dewan's little girl loves being a big sister.
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Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Sonny lives in Arizona with his parents, Dominque and Akil McLeod Sr., and big sister, Sage, according to a release from Gerber.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Though Brooke is too old for a nanny or babysitter, Sam becomes a crucial presence in her life, a big sister, friend and sometimes surrogate mother.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 June 2024
Though Brooke is too old for a nanny or babysitter, Sam becomes a crucial presence in her life: a big sister, friend and sometimes surrogate mother.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
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Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Sonny lives in Arizona with his parents, Dominque and Akil McLeod Sr., and big sister, Sage, according to a release from Gerber.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
Though Brooke is too old for a nanny or babysitter, Sam becomes a crucial presence in her life, a big sister, friend and sometimes surrogate mother.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 June 2024
Though Brooke is too old for a nanny or babysitter, Sam becomes a crucial presence in her life: a big sister, friend and sometimes surrogate mother.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024
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“Big sister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20sister. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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