as in big(s)
often big leagues plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism
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Baker’s retirement letter highlighted her steady rise through the ranks and her efforts in business development, workforce housing, keeping two big league baseball teams for spring training, and guiding the county through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
His first professional competition has been in big league camp this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Grissom, just 21, climbed from A-ball to the majors, hitting a home run as a visitor at Fenway Park in his big league debut.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Maybe Devers finds a magic elixir this season and becomes a Gold Glove-caliber third baseman in his ninth big league season and forces the club’s hand in 2026.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
His first professional competition has been in big league camp this spring.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Grissom, just 21, climbed from A-ball to the majors, hitting a home run as a visitor at Fenway Park in his big league debut.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Maybe Devers finds a magic elixir this season and becomes a Gold Glove-caliber third baseman in his ninth big league season and forces the club’s hand in 2026.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20league. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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