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
Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The Mets still expect to use him at some point this season, and the same goes for Scott, who remains in big league camp for now.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
With those moves the Red Sox have 58 players remaining in big league camp, including 18 non-roster invitees.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
The Mets still expect to use him at some point this season, and the same goes for Scott, who remains in big league camp for now.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
With those moves the Red Sox have 58 players remaining in big league camp, including 18 non-roster invitees.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The act made clear the exemption no longer applies to MLB players’ salaries and other aspects of big league employment—an important point given that MLB is expected to lock out players in December following expiration of a collective bargaining agreement with the MLBPA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big league
major league
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The Mets were giving up two major league-ready prospects to get Peralta.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The daughter of former major league player Denny Hocking was one of 18 NWSL players to score at least six goals in 2025.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20league. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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