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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Spotify has bet big on video podcasts, and Netflix has added them to its platform, both of which are attempts to compete with YouTube, diversify their offerings and keep consumers tuned in. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 JetBlue is betting big on Fort Lauderdale, and not only for routes. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Meta has bet big on becoming a leading lab but has struggled to keep up with the competition and its business remains almost entirely reliant on ads. — Kif Leswing,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Gen Zers have been spending big on dinosaur bones, sneakers, $20 million Pokémon cards, the art executive explained. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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