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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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Conlon got his Wagner big time, including a full “Ring” Cycle, in 2010.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

His supporting cast of Europe-based almost-stars will need to coalesce big time.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"Was I distracted big time? No," the world number 11 said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

They had a big time till one man come in who thought he was bad.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston




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