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

Plus, if Seattle wants to move Magbegor to create space for the young bigs, then other teams will know the Storm are doing so from a position of weakness. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 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

Robinson will be a far tougher test for Embiid and the East’s other bigs. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme. — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, friends who share the same agent, make a dream pairing of bigs who should have coach Erik Spoelstra feeling like Christmas morning. — Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

That’s not necessarily the best fit for the Lakers, who are targeting wings and bigs to build around Luka Doncic. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Almost all the point guards are likely gone at that point, but there are some intriguing bigs on the market in the early 20s. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2026