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bigwig

[ˈbɪɡwɪɡ]

bigwig Definition

an important person, especially in a particular sphere.

Using bigwig: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bigwig" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bigwigs of the company are meeting today to discuss the future of the business.

  • Example

    He's a bigwig in the music industry.

  • Example

    The conference was attended by several political bigwigs.

  • Example

    She's a bigwig in the world of finance.

bigwig Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bigwig

  • to be an important person in a particular sphere

    Example

    He became a bigwig in the tech industry after founding his own startup.

  • bigwigged

    having or wearing a wig with large curls, as was fashionable in the early 18th century

    Example

    The actors wore bigwigged costumes for the period drama.

  • bigwiggedness

    the state or quality of being a bigwig

    Example

    His bigwiggedness in the art world is well-known.

Origins of bigwig

from the early 18th century, originally referring to a bigwigged person, i.e., one wearing a wig with large curls, from the fashion of the time

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Summary: bigwig in Brief

'Bigwig' [ˈbɪɡwɪɡ] refers to an important person, especially in a particular sphere. It is often used to describe individuals who hold significant positions in companies, industries, or politics, such as 'The bigwigs of the company are meeting today to discuss the future of the business.' The term can also be used in phrases like 'be a bigwig,' which means to be an important person in a particular sphere.

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