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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After nearly a year of surgeries and rehabilitation, the Philadelphia community that stood by his side is now celebrating his return in a big way — with a few unforgettable surprises. Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 After getting his start in the industry behind the camera, previously working as a production coordinator and serving as a producer for his older brother Zac’s Netflix series Down to Earth with Zac Efron, the content creator, 33, has stepped into the spotlight in a big way this past year. Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025 Golden State had already started winning in a big way, going 47-35 under then-head coach Mark Jackson and advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025 Christmas inflatables celebrate the season in a big way. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025 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 22 Dec. 2025.

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