1
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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2
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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as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size
the sheer bigness of the 50-pound pumpkin made us want to buy it
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a big deal
a big game
a big problem
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Recent Examples of big
Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
The massive aerial attack arrived a day after Russia hit Ukraine with the biggest missile and drone attack of the war, launching a record number of drones at Kyiv overnight into Friday.
—Natalya Kushnir, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
And in Miami, Bam Adebayo continues to thrive as a hybrid big who can score, pass, and switch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Adjective
Many among Australia’s 117,000-strong Jewish population are anxious after spate of antisemitic attacks in the country’s two biggest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, since late last year – including arson attacks on synagogues, and swastikas scrawled on buildings and cars.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
The massive aerial attack arrived a day after Russia hit Ukraine with the biggest missile and drone attack of the war, launching a record number of drones at Kyiv overnight into Friday.
—Natalya Kushnir, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Noun
Double bigs give Valkyries huge trouble The Valkyries have attempted to craft an identity as a scrappy, dogged defensive unit that plays above their talent level.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
And in Miami, Bam Adebayo continues to thrive as a hybrid big who can score, pass, and switch.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big
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Stablecoins are coming forward as one of the most plausible crypto applications for real-world transactions, and several of the largest retailers globally, including Walmart (NYSE:WMT), are taking note.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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There have been 50 major model releases in just the first six months of 2025, with lots of different sizes, features, and use cases (see the table below).—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The tour marks Ballerini’s first visit to Australia in seven years, and follows her major U.S. arena tour supporting her 2024 album PATTERNS.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.—
Josh Salman,
Miami Herald,
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
Adjective
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Meander along the Big Bend Scenic Byway and stop along main streets and pull-offs that look interesting.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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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The anonymous pregnant woman, who is also a plaintiff, has not yet tried to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine during her pregnancy but intends to, according to her attorneys.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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In three separate votes, ACIP recommended that children, pregnant women and all adults receive single-dose flu immunizations with vaccines that don't contain thimerosal.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
6 July 2025
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Tommy John surgery typically carries a recovery timeline of at least 12 months, which would put Schmidt on track to miss a sizable portion of next season, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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These figures include both customers who paid sizable deposits for ready-to-deliver vehicles and others who secured pre-production units with smaller deposits.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 July 2025
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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