major league

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 Christian Franklin made his major league debut, starting in Ward's former spot in left field, and scored on Alonso's third-inning single against former Oriole Grayson Rodriguez (3-4). CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 With major league owners having collective bargaining talks with the players union, many fear an owners lockout once the 2026 season ends. David Brown, Twin Cities, 4 Aug. 2026 In the past, even players like Yusei Kikuchi have called out the aging infrastructure inside the stadium, citing the lack of basic major league amenities, including a broken air conditioner in the weight room. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In Ryan, the Tigers get a major league-ready arm who could backfill Skubal’s rotation spot once the 27-year-old returns from a hamstring injury. Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for major league
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big time
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  • Shakira ended up bonding big time with the adorable crew, who are part of the Ghetto Kids Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to use the arts to help disadvantaged and orphaned children.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New data from Airbnb suggests that strategy can pay off big time.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Major league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20league. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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