Synonyms of major league

major league

noun

as in big(s)

the highest level of a field of endeavor

when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of major league

After a long, oddly relevant riff about applying for a job that calls for five year’s experience when one year might be enough, Tolle used the example of facing the Pirates’ star Paul Skenes in his first major league start in August 2025. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

Otto Lopez had two hits for the Marlins, increasing his major league-leading total to 191. — Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Peterson allowed two runs on three hits and two walks, striking out five in five innings in his second major league appearance. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Green understood the pressure the team was facing, having been a major league player himself. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026