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
Stan Son, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
But its system enables teams and fans in Kansas City and several other smaller markets, including tiny Green Bay, to be as big time as anyone else.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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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
Playing alongside that Nikola Jokic guy helps big time.
—Stan Son, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
But its system enables teams and fans in Kansas City and several other smaller markets, including tiny Green Bay, to be as big time as anyone else.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
Adverb
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Despite the difficulty in identifying most of the chemicals, what could be distinguished echoed the molecular conditions of a highly urbanized, synthetic environment.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Measles was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2000 due to the highly effective vaccination program, according to the CDC.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Such opera can be done pretty much anywhere, indoors or outdoors, and pretty much anything goes.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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This can provide for much higher levels of automation.—
Abhi Maheshwari,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Financial credits to owners of rooftop solar panels that generate more power than the home needs can greatly lower electric bills.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Whereas red carpet hosts are typically in classic gowns or suits that don’t detract from the stars, Jiwa’s willingness to turn heads and go for it is utterly refreshing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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What our anonymous voters said … … About Bad Boys: Unlike the fight sequences of 2025, this year utterly lacked for good gun combat.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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For instance, plastic wrapping extends a cucumber’s shelf life from a few days to several weeks, significantly reducing food waste.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The visibility of Black creators in the beauty industry has significantly impacted the market, shaping trends and product offerings.—
Sheilla Mamona,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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The stakes are exceedingly high, and the process is tremendously difficult.—
Catie Edmondson,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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With parent company, General Motors Co. stepping up their game tremendously in recent years with focus primarily on SUVs and trucks, their array of consumer brands have recently got alot of attention with Buick and Cadillac.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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