major league

noun

Definition of major leaguenext
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

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Recent Examples of major league Jones has actually looked comfortable most days since his second major league call-up on June 5. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026 Combined with the popularity of the NHL’s Golden Knights, Harbinger believes the Athletics have similar upside as the city’s newest major league team. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026 Mike Mussina became the second pitcher in major league history to give up six doubles in one inning, during the New York Yankees’ 17-6 loss to Texas. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Wednesday night. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for major league
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big time
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  • According to Webster, soft yellow has been trending big time and is the color to watch.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
  • But once in a while, as in Boyle Heights, things go blooey big time.
    — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of big time

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“Major league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20league. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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