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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Measles is so highly infectious that 95% immunity is required to prevent epidemics, the WHO says.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Talent retention: Business challenges will require highly qualified professionals to face a competitive and changing corporate environment.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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If tariffs on Taiwan are implemented as well, the picture will look much uglier, and not just for the chipmaker.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rumors suggest Google is expected to announce its Pixel 9A smartphone much earlier than usual in March.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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But the building’s condition greatly declined and its boarding house layout wasn’t considered conducive for rehabilitation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 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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Even over a shorter period, Berkshire has significantly outperformed the S&P 500.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, data from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that in the U.S., life expectancy during the same year was significantly higher—65 years for men and 71 years for women.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Obviously, our ratings are doing tremendously well.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Those two books [Davis’ and Salinger’s] were tremendously helpful in being able to reflect on those years of a young person.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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