as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
rose in the ranks to become a big wheel on Wall Street
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Recent Examples of big wheel
These songs will keep rolling, as long as those big wheels keep on turning.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
The 45-gallon bin the mayor unveiled, complete with big wheels and a top that latches and the seal of the city on the side, costs $53.01; the 35-gallon model will set you back $45.88.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The car’s range varies from 424 miles (big battery, RWD Taycan, no draggy or heavy options) down to 296 miles for a twin-motor 4S with a smaller battery and big wheels.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 9 June 2024
Other visual flourishes include bulging fenders and big wheel openings with flared lips.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
The 45-gallon bin the mayor unveiled, complete with big wheels and a top that latches and the seal of the city on the side, costs $53.01; the 35-gallon model will set you back $45.88.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The car’s range varies from 424 miles (big battery, RWD Taycan, no draggy or heavy options) down to 296 miles for a twin-motor 4S with a smaller battery and big wheels.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 9 June 2024
Other visual flourishes include bulging fenders and big wheel openings with flared lips.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big wheel
Noun
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The other students find the burden of imperfect English heavy.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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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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But keeping Towns off the glass, especially with de facto L.A. big Rui Hachimura out tonight, is a big ask for the seven-foot, 220-pound Hayes.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Piedmont’s strategy of swarming the Tech bigs and forcing other players to beat them worked perfectly.—
Devin Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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When Knight’s phone rings with a check-in from Parker, Arturo threatens them all with his big gun.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Reports also suggest the Switch 2 will be a significant graphical step up from its aging 2017 predecessor, perhaps even getting close to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Of course, the most important thing is the games, and Nintendo has some big guns to roll out.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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There is an unlikely new kid on the block among the U.K.’s business big boys – the maker of war games miniatures, Games Workshop.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 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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That is a sentiment shared by many of Hollywood’s heavy hitters.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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Space company Blue Origin’s next mission will be powered by a history-making crew of heavy hitters, including journalist Gayle King, pop star Katy Perry and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And Gene’s Sheriff Little Bill had the lion’s share of the lines.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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The need to remain an automaker employee’s widow — as in, the recipient of the lion’s share of his pension — drove every major decision Clara made since the 1980s.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 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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“Big wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20wheel. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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