big-timer


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big time

n. Informal
The most prestigious level of attainment in a competitive field: made it to the big time with his latest film.
big′-tim′er n.
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big-timer

noun
Informal. An important, influential person:
character, dignitary, eminence, leader, lion, nabob, notability, notable, personage.
Informal: heavyweight, somebody, someone, VIP.
Slang: big shot, big wheel, bigwig, muckamuck.
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