as in highly
to a large extent or degree
wow, those renovations improved the library big-time
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as in big(s)
the highest level of a field of endeavor
the young ad execs knew that their agency had hit the big time when major corporations came calling
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Recent Examples of big-time
Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Even as the ongoing housing slump sees national home prices come down a bit from the peaks hit during the Pandemic Housing Boom, most homeowners are still up big-time.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2023
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2025
Unlike many at-home kits that require bulky devices or a big time commitment, this one is low-maintenance and travel-friendly, offering flexibility without the need for chargers or accessories.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
Moreno has big-time all-around upside behind the dish, and Gurriel offers comparable bat upside to Varsho and will rotate with the three younger options in the outfield.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Even as the ongoing housing slump sees national home prices come down a bit from the peaks hit during the Pandemic Housing Boom, most homeowners are still up big-time.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2023
Noun
First to cover the Rockies and first to hit baseball’s big time.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2025
Unlike many at-home kits that require bulky devices or a big time commitment, this one is low-maintenance and travel-friendly, offering flexibility without the need for chargers or accessories.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
Adverb
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India evacuates thousands of people from villages near the highly militarized frontier in the Kashmir region.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Chicagoans are fiercely proud of their city's working-class reputation and Leo has a reputation in the Catholic Church for sticking up for worker's rights and the disenfranchised, something highly valued in the Windy City.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump's executive order went much further, sweeping up a broad array of agencies those exclusions have never applied to, including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the FDA.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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That seems much more acceptable and my prediction is – given the enormous cost savings that can be achieved – the trucking industry will be the first to be disrupted by autonomous vehicles.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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That's crucial because solar wind can greatly affect satellites and robotic explorers in space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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These platforms have enormous impact on our society and greatly shape general public attitudes, stoke conspiracies and spread misinformation.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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How anyone thought that this was the most engaging use of a seemingly competent third-person flight-combat system is utterly baffling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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After playing just one division foe over the first six weeks of the season — a three-game sweep of the utterly helpless Colorado Rockies last month — the Dodgers are finally getting into the meat of their division schedule.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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This is significantly warmer than some locations in the southeast U.S., including Miami, Florida, which should only see highs in the mid-80s.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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However, there isn’t much evidence that fasted workouts are significantly better for you.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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But at the other end, Dort’s floor spacing efficiency has plummeted during these playoffs, which hurts the Thunder tremendously.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Under his leadership, our tax and fee burden has increased tremendously.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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