Synonyms of bigs

bigs

noun

plural of big

as in major league

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• major league
• establishment
• big time
• big league(s)
• old guard

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bigs

When Ott was in Cleveland, the system often had just one shooting outlet on most plays, relying on the guards’ floater games and the bigs’ vertical spacing over the top. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

That is a remarkable incentive, if not catnip, to send Condon to the bigs. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026

Pick-and-rolls at the top of the floor with bigs, pick-and-rolls with smalls. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

That gives Okot more opportunities to develop alongside the second unit with Naz Hillmon while learning to play alongside both veteran bigs. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Data show those players have about an 11% chance to reach the bigs (compared to about 81% for those picked in the first round). — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026