Definitions

big deal

[big deel] / ˈbɪg ˈdil /

NOUN

something or someone important

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP big cheese big enchilada big fish big gun big shot big wheel biggie bigwig boss boss man head honcho hotshot important person top dog tycoon very important person

ADJECTIVE

impressive

Synonyms

STRONG

big-league big-time hotshot significant substantial

Example Sentences

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Accepting the award, Manville said: "I'm a bit overwhelmed, it was my first time on Broadway so this is such a big deal."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

And we all know not to make a big deal about that, right?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Caitlin Clark says everybody making a big deal about a heated moment on the bench between her and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White has gotten it “blatantly wrong.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

For larger banks like Morgan Stanley or Goldman Sachs, SpaceX’s IPO is likely just another feather in their cap, but for smaller organizations it could be a big deal.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Why make a big deal out of this?

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

big deal

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