the next big thing
noun
: a future trend
Designers will discuss the next big thing in home decorating.
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While there is much AI research and development worldwide, Silicon Valley has again emerged as the epicenter of the next big thing in tech.
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For investors looking for exposure to the energy sources that will power the AI age, nuclear might just be the next big thing.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For now, Ronan is taking her time with the next big thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
As much as everyone adores timeless classics such as The Plaza Hotel and Claridge’s, there’s also an undeniable allure of the next big thing.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For investors looking for exposure to the energy sources that will power the AI age, nuclear might just be the next big thing.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
For now, Ronan is taking her time with the next big thing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2024
As much as everyone adores timeless classics such as The Plaza Hotel and Claridge’s, there’s also an undeniable allure of the next big thing.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“The next big thing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20next%20big%20thing. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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