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
Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
If the Tigers sign Bregman, the chances of Jung getting more time at second base increase big time.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 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
That has come out big time during his two-year run with Colorado.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
If the Tigers sign Bregman, the chances of Jung getting more time at second base increase big time.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Skillfully adapted by Kurzel’s frequent collaborator Shaun Grant, the drama benefits from the highly personal feel of the material.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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After the Mets fell two wins short of reaching the 2024 World Series, expectations in 2025 are much higher.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some Daytona 500 history NASCAR’s most prestigious race started as a much shorter version on a nearby beach.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The 2026 election cycle will see all House seats and 33 Senate seats up for grabs, with the possibility of greatly altering President Donald Trump’s ability to enact his agenda.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Despite last month's terrorist attack, Tourism in New Orleans remains strong Today's New Orleans is built on — and would suffer greatly without — tourism.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Suburban homelessness has become an increasingly prominent issue in the south metro area, following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic lasting several years, high inflation, increasing mortgage rates and housing costs going up significantly.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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With the tariff exemption gone, Temu has significantly ramped up its promotion of sellers who have inventory in U.S. warehouses, rather than items that are shipped direct from China.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Our methods have improved — from the stars and tarot cards to tremendously complex election forecasts.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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And then also from data, which tells us that mental health, social health, these matter tremendously.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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