as in highly
to a large extent or degree
wow, those renovations improved the library big-time
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as in big(s)
the highest level of a field of endeavor
the young ad execs knew that their agency had hit the big time when major corporations came calling
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Recent Examples of big-time
Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Even as the ongoing housing slump sees national home prices come down a bit from the peaks hit during the Pandemic Housing Boom, most homeowners are still up big-time.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2023
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Book now at Lufthansa Cut costs big time with Frontier Airlines’ shockingly cheap one-way flight sales
Spring sales are in full swing at Frontier Airlines, where travelers can currently snag one-way flights as cheap as $19 between select locations on select dates.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
Moreno has big-time all-around upside behind the dish, and Gurriel offers comparable bat upside to Varsho and will rotate with the three younger options in the outfield.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
Even as the ongoing housing slump sees national home prices come down a bit from the peaks hit during the Pandemic Housing Boom, most homeowners are still up big-time.
—Lance Lambert, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2023
Noun
Well this is a big time bummer: Big Time Rush is no longer available on Paramount+.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 26 Dec. 2024
Book now at Lufthansa Cut costs big time with Frontier Airlines’ shockingly cheap one-way flight sales
Spring sales are in full swing at Frontier Airlines, where travelers can currently snag one-way flights as cheap as $19 between select locations on select dates.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
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Washington isn’t an explosive offense but a highly efficient unit.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren are inching closer to Broadway in the highly anticipated revival of The Last Five Years, and PEOPLE has a first listen at the pair singing two of the musical's most popular tunes.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Meme coins are born Meme coins can be traced back to 2013, when two software developers decided to create a satire of bitcoin, the first major cryptocurrency and much buzzed about at the time.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Research shows that taste buds will respond by finding sugary foods that used to be delicious now cloyingly sweet, or in the case of sodium, much too salty, Katz said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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This process can greatly influence the formation of new stars in the star's neighbourhood, perhaps even slowing its own growth, according to the ESA statement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The shift is growing the range of stories being told about Africa and greatly amplifying the work of African writers, according to interviews with over a dozen African writers, agents, publishers, festival directors and bookstore owners.—
Abdi Latif Dahir,
New York Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Since those early international forays, the major brands have largely dropped the American overtones from their advertising, as years of continuous expansion have turned them from a curiosity to something utterly ubiquitous.—
Alex C. Park,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Rockies have a rotation in place, but Stroman would significantly boost the pitching staff.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hydrogen is emerging as a crucial component of the global energy transition, offering a versatile and clean fuel option that could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that girls who play sports develop skills such as the ability to strategize, team, coach and execute, which have a tremendously positive impact on their careers later on.—
Lara Abrash,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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First because both characters, of vital and historical importance, were tremendously attractive.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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