as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
it was never a major leaguer among book publishers
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Recent Examples of major leaguer
Rebecca Grossman and former major leaguer Scott Erickson are to blame for the deaths of two young brothers who were struck by Grossman’s SUV in a Westlake Village crosswalk, a jury has decided.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Giants’ manager not only consulted Baker and Washington, but former major leaguer Harold Reynolds and outfielder Drew Gilbert, who was a prospect in the Astros’ system when Pettis was the team’s third base coach.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
When Teoscar Hernandez departed Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies with a hamstring injury, Kim stepped in to see action in left field for the first time in two seasons as a major leaguer.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
His first two months as a major leaguer have been littered with learning lessons, both for the pitcher himself and the people trying to coach him.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Ginn, who turns 27 on Wednesday, entered the season as a fringe major leaguer fighting to establish himself.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Jake Rizzo, cousin of former major leaguer Anthony Rizzo, was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
By 2013, Kelly, the kid from a small city about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, was a major leaguer playing for the Detroit Tigers.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
But like most high school players, Ogilvie is hoping with lots of hard work and a little luck, a future as a major leaguer is in the cards.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The Giants’ manager not only consulted Baker and Washington, but former major leaguer Harold Reynolds and outfielder Drew Gilbert, who was a prospect in the Astros’ system when Pettis was the team’s third base coach.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
When Teoscar Hernandez departed Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies with a hamstring injury, Kim stepped in to see action in left field for the first time in two seasons as a major leaguer.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
His first two months as a major leaguer have been littered with learning lessons, both for the pitcher himself and the people trying to coach him.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Ginn, who turns 27 on Wednesday, entered the season as a fringe major leaguer fighting to establish himself.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Jake Rizzo, cousin of former major leaguer Anthony Rizzo, was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026
By 2013, Kelly, the kid from a small city about 35 miles north of Pittsburgh, was a major leaguer playing for the Detroit Tigers.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
But like most high school players, Ogilvie is hoping with lots of hard work and a little luck, a future as a major leaguer is in the cards.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for major leaguer
Noun
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Which heavyweights are looking good?—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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My heavyweight struggled and was advised to move down to light heavyweight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The morning meal is becoming the most protein-heavy of the day in many homes, a notable change from the carb-forward cereals and pastries that once defined the American breakfast table.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Even the tech-heavy Nasdaq made it into positive territory.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In that performance, the big dominated on both sides of the floor from the beginning.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Spurs bigs Tim Duncan and David Robinson were dominant in Ewing’s absence.—
Esfandiar Baraheni,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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That was a gift from former Indy ball teammate and ex-big leaguer Matt Adams.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Around him was not a single big leaguer, minor leaguer, or anyone with a heater topping 90 miles per hour.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Staal made it 2-0 a minute and change later by winning a big boy net-front battle with Josh Anderson to pound in his second of the playoffs and continue his line’s dominance over the Canadiens.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.—
Liz Peek,
Washington Post,
4 May 2026
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The Minnesota Wild’s big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, Wrexham twice raced into a two-goal lead only for the half-time of introduction of the Premier League’s ‘big guns’ to underline how far the Welsh club still has to go if their owners’ top flight ambitions are to be realised.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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But four lions, envisioned as guarding the base, have been removed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Similarly, Saturday night’s schedule featured a nearing-his-75th-birthday tribute to Billy Branch, once considered a young lion in the genre, and the festival will conclude Sunday with 84-year-old living legend Taj Mahal.—
Kevin McKeough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2026
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For all of its strengths, my one wish for the Weber Kettle is better wheel nuts holding the big wheels in place.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
17 May 2026
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Denali versions aim for gloss, chrome, big wheels and illuminated badging, while the AT4 gets the tougher costume - 35-inch allou-terrain tires, red recovery hooks, extra ground clearance and a more trail-minded stance flavor.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Major leaguer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20leaguer. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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