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big time

NOUN
major league
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


big-time


NOUN
highest or most important level in any profession or occupation
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Artificial intelligence for use in industry is "where I believe Europe can succeed big time around the globe", Thomas Saueressig, a board member at the continent's biggest software maker, told AFP in an interview.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

And when you look there, you’ll see that Jerome Powell and the Fed have cut rates — big time.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Cameron Young showed at the Ryder Cup that he is built for the big time.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Even with hand-holding from a consultant, scoring luxury travel and trips can require a big time investment and careful planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

They would be laughing and talking and having such a romping big time, playing with the speckled pup, that before long I half wished I was able to gather corn, too.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson




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