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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The three Reds baserunners were erased on double plays. 2015 — Lewis-Clark State wins their 17th NAIA baseball title. 2021 — The Twins’ Josh Donaldson scored the two-millionth run in major league history.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025 -
More news: Mets Veteran Reliever Elects to Leave Organization, Joins NL Powerhouse Despite the minor league offers from two of the league's powerhouses, Arcia elected to sign a major league deal with the ... Colorado Rockies.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20leagues. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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