big money

noun

: a lot of money
She was earning big money as a lawyer.

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And there’s big money to be made in AI infrastructure; chipmaker Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company largely because its chips and systems have become critical components to the data centers that run AI models. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 His big money comes from online diet and fitness courses—annual plans start at $3,300. Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 From Maine to Los Angeles, local governments are pushing big money out and bringing ordinary people in. Matt Martin, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Stephon Castle has two more years left on his rookie deal before the big money kicks in. Zach Harper, New York Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for big money

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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