big on

phrase

Synonyms of big onnext
: strongly favoring or liking
also : noted for
she is big on blushing —Arnold Hano

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For Ulta, which has bet big on K-beauty with brands like Medicube and Anua, and in the last year added other formerly Sephora-exclusive ranges to its stores including Rare Beauty and Amika, the Glow Recipe launch makes sense. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 Shop now to save big on your bedroom setup before out-of-town guests arrive. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 Dino and Wadhams say Boebert is all but certain to lose Douglas County and will need to win big on the Eastern Plains. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, in the past few months, a few extremely high-profile transactions tell a different story, one that involves individuals and families betting big on Napa Valley. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big on

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of big on was in 1864

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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20on. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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