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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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a big deal
a big game
a big problem
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Recent Examples of big
Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Through their new Up Payment program, Progressive is helping more first-time and first-gen buyers take that first big step.
Take out your phones and scan the QR code on the screen — or visit progressive.com/openthehouse — to start your journey today.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Perimeter defense was a clear struggle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs leading to 25 free throws.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
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Adjective
The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.
—Jay O'Brien, ABC News, 15 July 2025
Through their new Up Payment program, Progressive is helping more first-time and first-gen buyers take that first big step.
Take out your phones and scan the QR code on the screen — or visit progressive.com/openthehouse — to start your journey today.
—Essence, 6 July 2025
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Instead, this is a team that built a system around two non-shooting bigs and oversold the value of their backcourt backups.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Perimeter defense was a clear struggle for L.A., forcing late challenges by bigs leading to 25 free throws.
—Micheel Alharazy, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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In 2020, Latinx students were the largest group of Californians admitted to UC schools for the fall academic term, a critical turning point in the history of the system and a step closer to reflecting the changing demographics in an increasingly diverse and global society.—
Taryn Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In July, 1993, Secretary of Defense Les Aspin and his deputy, William Perry, gathered the C.E.O.s of major defense contractors for dinner at the Pentagon.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Baby Reindeer was one of the biggest TV hits of last year, winning several major prizes at both the Golden Globes and the Emmys, including acting awards at the latter for both Gadd and Gunning.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Shapiro’s tone is conversational, luring us into a rich story about American media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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Prime Day is in full swing, but Amazon founder and chairman Jeff Bezos –the world’s fourth richest person–is selling rather than buying.—
Martina Di Licosa,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The tournament grounds feature three main retail sites: the Centre Court Shop, the No. 1 Court Shop and the Museum Shop, along with five express shops and an additional nine kiosks.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Compton's main argument was that the Panthers would rely solely on Newton's playmaking to win games, lacking the same elite talent the Eagles have surrounded Hurts with.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In the snap, the mother-of-two looked as fashionable as ever, this time styling the supportive shoes with a navy linen mini dress and gold jewelry.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Shop the best markdowns of fashionable favorites such as Favorite Daughter best-selling trouser, Rag & Bone’s capri pants and By Malene Birger’s knitted skirt.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
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Numerous tenants, including a pregnant woman who was hospitalized, suffered from extreme heat in their apartments due to malfunctioning AC.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Hodgkin, who is currently pregnant, will be sentenced at a later date, per the outlet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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As noted, newspapers and magazines have been conceived as a package—a mix of the light and the heavy.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Others are the heaviest of the heavy: a college student rendered brain-dead by a fentanyl overdose, a little girl who fatally drowns while saving her sister who fell into their swimming pool.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 May 2025
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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