big-timer

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-timer
Noun
  • Overnight stays will take place at luxury hotels and resorts by One&Only, Belmond, Four Seasons, &Beyond, Raffles, and other hospitality heavyweights.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The record was co-written and co-produced by Jhayco alongside industry heavyweights such as Tainy, Haze and El Arma Secreta.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Previously home to a long-standing restaurant called Andiamo, the space had a dark, wood-heavy aesthetic.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • That something special largely comes from a heavy, spitting topspin forehand that dovetails with an aggressive backhand slice — the result of Tjen growing up idolizing three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That changes the spacing for the bigs, who have to work in tighter confines without Cunningham and eventually Clark pulling defenders out of the paint.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Waiving Bradley without seeing how healthy those two bigs are would be irresponsible.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 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
  • But there was a gun, a big gun, with lots of bullets and we are left with grief and the funerals for the four New Yorkers who were taken from us.
    Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 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
  • 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
  • The Lyriq’s long nose and roof create a sporty profile that’s emphasized by big wheel openings with subtle fender flares and a steeply raked rear window.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • That big boy came straight up out of the water until his tail was a foot above its surface, then smacked back.
    Arthur Grahame, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2025
  • This whole situation in the industry is like a big boy's club...
    Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • After going hitless in his first two at-bats, Bob Seymour reached base for the first time as a big leaguer by drawing a walk.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Now in his seventh year as a big leaguer, Yastrzemski was traded minutes before Thursday’s trade deadline in exchange for minor league right-hander Yunior Marte.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Big-timer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-timer. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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