Synonyms: big deal
Definition: anything of great importance or consequence
Similar words: importance
Definition: the quality of being important and worthy of note
Usage: the importance of a well-balanced diet
Synonyms: big cheese, big deal, big enchilada, big fish, big gun, big shot, big wheel, head honcho
Definition: an important influential person
Usage: he thinks he's a big shot; she's a big deal in local politics; the Qaeda commander is a very big fish
Similar words: important person, influential person, personage
Definition: a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events