Definitions of important person
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a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
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synonyms:
influential person, personage-
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big cheese, big deal, big enchilada, big fish, big gun, big shot, big wheel, head honcho
an important influential person
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celebrity, famous person
a widely known person
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behemoth, colossus, giant, heavyweight, titan
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
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elder statesman
any influential person whose advice is highly respected
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eminence grise
(French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position
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Excellency
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by `Your’ or `His’ or `Her’
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fixer, influence peddler
someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble (usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee)
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heavy hitter
an influential person who works hard to promote the causes they are interested in
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hierarch
a person who holds a high position in a hierarchy
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high-muck-a-muck, pooh-bah
an arrogant or conceited person of importance
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kingmaker
an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence
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bigwig, kingpin, top banana
the most important person in a group or undertaking
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magnifico
a person of distinguished rank or appearance
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figure, name, public figure
a well-known or notable person
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nepotist
a powerful person who shows favoritism to relatives or close friends
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policy maker
someone who sets the plan pursued by a government or business etc.
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power broker, powerbroker
a person who is important by virtue of the people or votes they control
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sacred cow
a person unreasonably held to be immune to criticism
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sirdar
an important person in India
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socialite
a socially prominent person
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sun
a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
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VIP, dignitary, high muckamuck, high-up, panjandrum, very important person
an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
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worthy
an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
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immortal
a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
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knocker
(Yiddish) a big shot who knows it and acts that way; a boastful immoderate person
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lion, social lion
a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
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guiding light, leading light, luminary, notability, notable
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
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personality
a person of considerable prominence
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supremo
the most important person in an organization
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toast
a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
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