as in big(s)
the highest level of a field of endeavor
Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism
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major league
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Snell has made as many as 27 starts in only three of his 10 major league seasons.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025 -
In his first 12 major league games, Kim stole three bases and plated nine runs.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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“Big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20leagues. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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