in a big way

phrase

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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Two YouTube creators-turned-directors broke out in a big way. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026 Both bounced back in a big way, rallying the Denver Broncos past Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 30-26 in the latest come-from-behind thriller that's become so common in the Mile High City. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The Huskies, now 2-2 for the third year in a row, have an opportunity to learn from their mistakes and respond in a big way with Syracuse visiting Rentschler Field on Saturday at noon. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 27 Sep. 2026 Relaxed and straight fits remain prominent in collections, but Jamie Haller and LaQuan Smith made a strong case for flare silhouettes, and 7 For All Mankind brought back the low-rise capri jean in a big way. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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