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in a big way

ADVERB
largely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broadly chiefly generally mostly predominantly principally widely
WEAK
abundantly as a rule by and large commodiously comprehensively considerably copiously expansively extensively extravagantly generously grandly immoderately imposingly in a grand manner lavishly liberally magnificently mainly on a large scale overall primarily prodigally prodigiously voluminously

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He said that Masters experience helps in a big way now.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The memory trade had been coming undone in recent weeks, but it now looks to be back on in a big way following the announcement of a two-week cease-fire agreement with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In order for new manager Skip Schumaker to return the Rangers to form, he’s going to need his position players to bounce back in a big way.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Nvidia has expanded its relationship with Meta Platforms in a big way, and that’s weighing on the shares of companies who also want in on major chip business.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

The idea caught on in a big way, and trailer parks across the country had quickly evolved into “stacks” like this one—strange hybrids of shantytowns, squatter settlements, and refugee camps.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline