as in big(s)
often big leagues plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism
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Recent Examples of big league
One of his younger brothers has already made his big league debut, Luisangel Acuña.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
But according to league sources briefed on discussions from the Twins’ side, talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Peraza, 25, was once a top 100 prospect, but he’s struggled in his brief big league time with the Yankees.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
An 11th-round draft pick in 2013, Littell was traded twice before making his big league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2018.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
But according to league sources briefed on discussions from the Twins’ side, talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Peraza, 25, was once a top 100 prospect, but he’s struggled in his brief big league time with the Yankees.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
An 11th-round draft pick in 2013, Littell was traded twice before making his big league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2018.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big league
major league
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Since his major league debut on May 26, while mostly working in games in which the Padres trail, the rookie right-hander has a 1.93 ERA in 24 appearances (26 innings).—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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In six games since making his major league debut last Saturday, Bernabel has hit .435 (11 for 24) with three home runs and seven RBIs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
2 Aug. 2025
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