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a big deal
an important deal
a huge deal
a major deal
an enormous deal
a big city
a huge city
a major city
a massive city
a giant city
a sizable city
a big game
an important game
a huge game
a monumental game
a critical game
a big problem
a major problem
a serious problem
a huge problem
a tremendous problem
a humongous problem
a big mistake
a complete mistake
a total mistake
a huge mistake
a major mistake
a large mistake

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Recent Examples of big
Adjective
In addition to Happy Gilmore 2, the original Happy Gilmore film is also a big hit on Netflix’s Global Top 10 list. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 Soft textiles and crisp, white bedding play a big role in achieving elevated yet comfortable room decor. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2025
Noun
Instead, this is a team that built a system around two non-shooting bigs and oversold the value of their backcourt backups. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 Perimeter defense was a clear struggle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs leading to 25 free throws. Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for big
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big
Adjective
  • The vehicle crashed through a block wall and left a large hole in the side of the building, according to Lee and photos from the scene.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
  • Kentucky’s largest wastewater treatment facility, which serves two-thirds of Louisville residents, is being modernized to sustainably produce Class A biosolids, meet stricter clean water regulations and create renewable energy.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
Adjective
  • In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 27 July 2025
  • That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.
    Paul Egan, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
  • This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • My Feelings is a rare kind of film: emotionally rich, effortlessly paced and surprisingly funny.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Terra-cotta Tiles Terra-cotta tiles are rich, rustic, and wonderfully versatile.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.
    Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • While the news on Tuesday was welcoming for supporters of PEPFAR, the program has still seen significant disruptions as the Trump Administration guts foreign aid programs, including USAID, which was PEPFAR’s main implementing agency.
    Nik Popli, Time, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 July 2025
  • The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Numerous tenants, including a pregnant woman who was hospitalized, suffered from extreme heat in their apartments due to malfunctioning AC.
    Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
  • Hodgkin, who is currently pregnant, will be sentenced at a later date, per the outlet.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
  • First question first: Is Usyk the GOAT of the heavies?
    Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • And if that timeliness doesn't impress you, maybe Cap wrecking a bunch of heavies in an elevator will.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2025

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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.

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