in a big way

idiom

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

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This year, Mardi Gras is back in a big way. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 The majority of the streamers are now playing in the sports game in a big way, with platforms such as Amazon’s Prime Video securing major NBA rights through 2026. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026 Terry’s quiet consistency When Troy Terry signed his seven-year, $49-million extension in the summer of 2023, the Ducks locked up a homegrown winger who broke out in a big way after three years of staggered development and became one of their top offensive talents. Eric Stephens, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026 International buyers are also back in a big way. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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