BIG-TIMER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

big-timer

noun

Definition of big-timer

as in heavyweight

one of high position or importance within a group a field in which one can go from being a big-timer to a small-timer in practically no time at all

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Noun

The art is from the private collection of Paolo and Antonella De Santis, Valentina's parents, and is mostly from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, with pieces by heavyweights like Anselm Kiefer.

— Ondine Cohane, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Once in the postseason, there will be no cakewalking for Columbine in a 4A field headlined by Western Slope heavyweight Montrose as well as Ponderosa, Monarch, Broomfield and Mesa Ridge.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

The one-room restaurant retains the clean, minimalist aesthetic that Anthony has cultivated at the upscale sushi counter but has more stone incorporated into the space than a traditional, wood-heavy omakase would.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
Dallas Caton’s bass-heavy production lays the foundation for the frantic and propulsive record.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of heavy

Noun

After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026

Definition of big gun

Noun

That begins with the shades found in this collection’s LV Ombres palette, where deep burgundy and dazzling blue-gray metallic shadows are the heavy hitters.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
The Top 20 includes heavy hitters like Amélie’s French Bakery & Café, Manolo’s Bakery, Suarez Bakery and Villani’s Bakery along with buzzier picks like Mado Paris French Bakery & Cafe, Rooted Bakery, Virtuoso Breadworks and The Batchmaker.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of heavy hitter

Noun

For all of its strengths, my one wish for the Weber Kettle is better wheel nuts holding the big wheels in place.

— Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 17 May 2026
Denali versions aim for gloss, chrome, big wheels and illuminated badging, while the AT4 gets the tougher costume - 35-inch allou-terrain tires, red recovery hooks, extra ground clearance and a more trail-minded stance flavor.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Definition of big wheel

Noun

Thibodeau is a big boy, and Dolan is still paying him a lot of money from that $30 million extension signed in the summer of 2024.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.

— Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026

Definition of big boy

Noun

Butch Huskey, who spent nearly a decade with the Mets as a minor leaguer and major leaguer playing four different positions, passed away at the age of 54 on Friday, the team announced.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Jack Wilson, a 12-year major leaguer who also played shortstop, instilled in his son that defense comes first.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

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