Synonyms of big league

big league

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• big(s)
• major league
• big time
• old guard
• establishment

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of big league

Unfortunately for Henley, his big league experience consisted of only 36 plate appearances as a 25-year-old with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954 before an injury altered the trajectory of his career. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

Meanwhile, Schiff has been hitting big league pitching in Washington for years, including nasty spitballs hurled by Donald Trump, who loves to throw beanballs at opponents’ heads. —George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024

The draft order would depend on how far Lovullo — boasting 15 home runs on his resume over parts of eight big league seasons — hit each team’s ball. —Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024

Only a few more months stand in the way of Félix Bautista’s return to a big league mound. —Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024