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a big deal
an important deal
a huge deal
a major deal
an enormous deal
a big city
a huge city
a major city
a massive city
a giant city
a sizable city
a big game
an important game
a huge game
a monumental game
a critical game
a big problem
a major problem
a serious problem
a huge problem
a tremendous problem
a humongous problem
a big mistake
a complete mistake
a total mistake
a huge mistake
a major mistake
a large mistake

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of big
Adjective
Tariff threats from the Trump administration were a big worry, not least because of the impossibility of predicting the scale of the possible hit. Neil Winton, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 For half a century, British pop stars have been among the biggest sellers worldwide, but that all changed last year. Caroline Frost, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
Noun
In its broadest scope, the Wizards’ decision over the summer to sign Valančiūnas provided some instant offense, some defensive rebounding and some cover for Sarr to avoid getting shoved around by some of the league’s most physical bigs. The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025 The market for bigs right now, leading into the last two or three days of the trade deadline, is very dry. Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big
Recent Examples of Synonyms for big
Adjective
  • Losing Miller — both as a goal scorer and as a setup man — has blown a major hole in Vancouver’s attack, and in its centre depth.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The Jamie Kern Lima Show is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The homeownership gap between the two groups has seen a slight uptick since 2022, when there was only a 2.71 million difference, and the gender gap was the largest in Delaware and Connecticut, at 5.23 and 5.06 percentage points, LendingTree found.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The Cavaliers ended the first quarter on a 31-20 run and built a lead as large as 42 over the Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • He’s called it one of the greatest American independent films.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
  • There’s such a great playfulness and a balance between the two of them.
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The fruit is rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, as well as antioxidants, and potassium.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Their roster is rich with talented young players, including a terrific goaltender in Lukas Dostal, and there are signs that Anaheim is starting to figure it out.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The group was dealt another blow with the fall of the Assad family's five-decade rule in Syria in early December, which blocked a main route for the flow of weapons and money from Iran.
    BASSEM MROUE, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2025
  • While The Charlotte Observer cannot confirm or deny the hyperbole, two things can be proven in regards to the downtown main street: infrastructure construction is complete and many more people are calling Union Street home.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The hotel’s fashionable twist on afternoon tea debuts this weekend serving up runway-to-teatime transformations that are equal parts couture and confection.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Following in mom Victoria Beckham's fashionable footsteps, Romeo Beckham attends Milan Fashion Week in stylish streetwear on Feb. 27.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Up to 39% of pregnant women experience pregnancy rhinitis, typically appearing between the 13th and 21st week of gestation.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • More than 40% of pregnant women have their births covered by Medicaid.
    George Gresham, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The other students find the burden of imperfect English heavy.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Another Hollywood heavy was Marlon Brando, who gave Jackson acting advice.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025

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