BIG LEAGUER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

big leaguer

noun

as in heavyweight

one of high position or importance within a group the once-tiny ad agency is now a big leaguer that attracts clients on the A-list

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Recent Examples of big leaguer Replacing him at shortstop is Lombard, the son of former big leaguer and current Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard, who Yankees fans have been waiting to see make his debut. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Conine, who turned 29 last month, still hasn’t fully established himself at a big leaguer. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The Nationals have not added an active big leaguer at the deadline since Abrams (a rookie) and Luke Voit arrived in the Juan Soto deal. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026 That was a gift from former Indy ball teammate and ex-big leaguer Matt Adams. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026 Anthony becomes the 12th Red Sox big leaguer to commit to the WBC. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026 Brazil’s Joseph Contreras, a 17-year-old right-hander who is a son of former big leaguer José Contreras, is the youngest player on any roster. — Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 But chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is a former big leaguer and a Yale graduate. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 After going hitless in his first two at-bats, Bob Seymour reached base for the first time as a big leaguer by drawing a walk. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Lawrence clocked early on that Williams had the chops to hold her own against heavyweights like Harrison Ford.

— Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Graham Corporation has secured two US defense contracts worth more than $43 million to supply equipment for the MK48 Mod 7 heavyweight torpedo and the country’s submarine fleet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Soon after Rhaenyra executes Otto Hightower, who was once mastermind of that family’s schemes, Ormund steps up to be the faction’s new heavy.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

Definition of heavy

Noun

As for other options to add rim-protecting bigs, Hassan Whiteside is available for a Heat reunion.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
That gives Okot more opportunities to develop alongside the second unit with Naz Hillmon while learning to play alongside both veteran bigs.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of big

Noun

Jack Wilson, a 12-year major leaguer who also played shortstop, instilled in his son that defense comes first.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Tony Gwynn went 4-for-5, singling in his first at-bat to become the 22nd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits, as the San Diego Padres beat the Montreal Expos 12-10.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of major leaguer

Noun

Thibodeau is a big boy, and Dolan is still paying him a lot of money from that $30 million extension signed in the summer of 2024.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.

— Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026

Definition of big boy

Noun

After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026

Definition of big gun

Noun

For all of its strengths, my one wish for the Weber Kettle is better wheel nuts holding the big wheels in place.

— Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 17 May 2026
Denali versions aim for gloss, chrome, big wheels and illuminated badging, while the AT4 gets the tougher costume - 35-inch allou-terrain tires, red recovery hooks, extra ground clearance and a more trail-minded stance flavor.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Definition of big wheel

Noun

This male and female pair was originally designed for the 1893 World’s Fair in plaster by Edward Kemeys, who also did the Art Institute lions.

— Mary Wisniewski, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Outside, stately lion statues surround the pool, while Chippendale-style faux-bamboo chairs bring a relaxed touch to the covered outdoor dining area.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lion

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