big boys

plural of big boy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for big boys
Noun
  • While the decision was ridiculous, neither of them is going to strike fear in the hearts of the top heavyweights.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The two Patriot League heavyweights have faced off in the Div.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • She’s tasked with slowing down top opposing bigs, and her versatility and willingness to defend some of the league’s best is key to freeing up Collier on both ends.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Maybach’s steering wheel is massively proportioned, a big hoop, reminding of wheels in my 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s luxury cars.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Ride a Bike Enjoy the best of Grand Teton’s fall foliage on two wheels instead of four.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The battleship used to rule the seas thanks to big guns and thick armor, was displaced by the aircraft carrier.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In just two years, the number of solar grazing projects has skyrocketed, especially in places backed by heavy hitters like DE Shaw and Berkshire Hathaway.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • With three heavy hitters in the field, the race promises to offer lots of excitement and a good return for those speculating monetarily.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The Hundred offers a cosy domestic dose of garish colors, potato crisp team sponsors and big shots.
    Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Our family rode all the classic rides at Magic Kingdom, journeyed to France at EPCOT via Skyliner for a decadent breakfast, spotted hippos and lions on an open-air safari tour at Animal Kingdom, and roasted s’mores over a toasty campfire at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • May the righteous rise up, bold as lions, and bear witness to the truth.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers.
    Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Big boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20boys. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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