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
Throughout his big league career Duran has primarily played in left and center field for the Red Sox.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Could a shift to the pen expedite Lagrange’s big league debut?
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Students learned directly from a faculty composed of big league umpires.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The indie effort has some big league competition, however.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Could a shift to the pen expedite Lagrange’s big league debut?
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
Students learned directly from a faculty composed of big league umpires.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The indie effort has some big league competition, however.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big league
major league
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These gestures will become the norm in major league baseball this season, starting this weekend, thanks to the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former major league catcher of 10 seasons began his post-playing career in 1996 with the Milwaukee Brewers as a scout before becoming a roving instructor in 1997 and then assistant to the general manager in 1998.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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