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
Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
This point underscores the scheduling agreement as limited in scope to two conferences and of limited impact on the broader market for big time college football.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 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
Yes, overall experience certainly counts, big time, for me.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 14 Nov. 2024
This point underscores the scheduling agreement as limited in scope to two conferences and of limited impact on the broader market for big time college football.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
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The poll finds that a shift toward arresting people in the country illegally at places like churches and schools would be highly unpopular.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a highly genetic neurodevelopmental condition that leads to different wiring in the brain.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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There is, nevertheless, another way to secure our vital security interests in the vast island nation that is much more realistic: signing a Compact of Free Association (COFA).—
Henry Olsen,
National Review,
11 Jan. 2025
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While replacing a window may be more expensive up front than a temporary solution, modern windows are much more energy efficient than older ones, saving you money (and effort) in the long run.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 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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This is significantly less than what is currently recommended.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
13 Jan. 2025
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In 2015, California passed a law to significantly reduce methane emissions by 2030, and a lot of the state’s emissions come from livestock due to its big dairy industry.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
13 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Mississippi State put up a valiant stand against Kentucky on Saturday night, a game that was tremendously fun to watch and saw the Bulldogs top 90 points for the fourth time this season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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First, the Chinese AI companies building chips and AI models will benefit tremendously over the coming years.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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