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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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a big deal
a big game
a big problem
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Recent Examples of big
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Launched prior to the series’ premiere, the show open hit big online as a teaser for the adaptation, and currently has over 33.5 million views on YouTube.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
To wit, the team is apparently circling Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler as a potential backup big to accent All-NBA Second Teamer Anthony Davis.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Mitchell most recently led creative teams in Africa and the Middle East, though these regions have seen their investment redistributed into emerging parts of Europe, where Amazon sees bigger growth potential.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Launched prior to the series’ premiere, the show open hit big online as a teaser for the adaptation, and currently has over 33.5 million views on YouTube.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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In reference to that metaphor, Stewart has developed a reputation for shutting down the league’s best bigs.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
To wit, the team is apparently circling Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler as a potential backup big to accent All-NBA Second Teamer Anthony Davis.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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In recent years, the region has also emerged as a major production area for international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Putting Bowers-like expectations on any rookie tight end is setting yourself up for major disappointment.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The system should scale to large data sets, train models reliably and cost-effectively, and serve the model predictions while meeting latency requirements.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The event celebrates the lifetime achievements of America’s greatest artists: this year, that included The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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However, most of my other individual predictions weren’t great.Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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One lucky person in California is now a whole lot richer after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket at a gas station.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The finish is rich, with creamy, syrupy mouthfeel, lingering caramel, and mocha notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Visual China Group | Getty Images China kept its main benchmark lending rates unchanged on Friday, as Beijing faces the challenge of bolstering economic growth while backstopping a weakening yuan.Sonia Heng,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fertilizers are made up of three main nutrients: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K).Charlotte Minnick, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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All of the luggage is made by hand, which gives it an authentic, almost gritty feel that reminds you of a bygone era when passengers boarded steamships with large trunks and fashionable leather bags.Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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But the scare device also contradicts the fashionable, secular ancestor-worship that replaces Christian doctrine for black progressives.Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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People who are pregnant or lactating should be cautious with annatto supplementation, as research is lacking regarding its safety in these populations.14 When buying a supplement, make sure the product is independently tested.Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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In Immaculate, Sydney Sweeney stars as Sister Cecilia, who becomes a holy figure to her fellow nuns when she’s found to be pregnant despite being a virgin.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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That left their lineup quite right-hander heavy, with only Yordan Alvarez lurking as a power threat from the left side.Newsweek, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Bahamas are still attracting heavies to the Four Seasons Ocean Club, Harbor Island, and Albany.Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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