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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Brown doubled for his first big league hit in the Dodgers’ loss.
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Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Cyr retires with a 2.40 ERA, 18 strikeouts, and five walks in 15 big league innings.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
One of the most impressive attributes in a big league player is their ability to play through pain, fight through injuries and stay on the field for the longest, most grueling season in professional sports.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
That was his best offensive performance in parts of five big league seasons so far.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Cyr retires with a 2.40 ERA, 18 strikeouts, and five walks in 15 big league innings.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
One of the most impressive attributes in a big league player is their ability to play through pain, fight through injuries and stay on the field for the longest, most grueling season in professional sports.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
That was his best offensive performance in parts of five big league seasons so far.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20league. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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