Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of major league But while a number of players in camp are fighting for a roster spot — Alan Roden, James Outman and Austin Martin among them — the Twins also got a good look this spring at some near-major league ready outfield prospects. —

Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2026 Is slick-fielding third baseman Kyle Karros ready for a full season against major league pitching? —

Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026 Among its list of graduates are actor Tom Berenger, opera singer Dawn Upshaw, NBA star Craig Hodges and major league baseball players Pete and Steve Stanicek. —

Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Diaz, 29, signed a one-year major league deal with the Rangers in December. —

Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major league

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big time

Noun

The decision to cast so many comedians in the voice ensemble pays off big time, with lots of fun idiosyncratic personalities.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
This time last season, head coach Jesus Lopez’s ball club was young and struggling big time at the plate.

— Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026