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
Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
That lack of big time success is one reason many opposing fans remain skeptical about the Red Raiders’ chances, but so far both the newcomers and veterans have done a good job of blocking out the noise.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 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
Since Treasury got 80% of the shares in these two entities in exchange for the bailout, the government can cash in big time by selling its holdings.
—Gary Labarbera, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
That lack of big time success is one reason many opposing fans remain skeptical about the Red Raiders’ chances, but so far both the newcomers and veterans have done a good job of blocking out the noise.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
Adverb
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In May, Kennedy sent a letter to health systems across the US, telling them that care of trans children should rely on a highly critical and controversial review of the science that Trump had ordered.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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What other body traits attract mosquitoes? Body odor and sweat Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to body odor, particularly to compounds like lactic acid, ammonia and uric acid found in sweat, according to a post by Our Blood Institute.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Who is Adelita Grijalva? Adelita Grijalva was long viewed as a natural successor to the southern Arizona congressional seat, and her political resume, so far, much resembles her father's.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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The past five years have been among the most dramatic: SXSW closed down during the first weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic and did not reopen in person — on a much smaller scale — until 2022.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Reports of their venomous bites have been greatly exaggerated.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 July 2025
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Notably, Latin America as a region is just under $200M, leaning greatly into the overall cume.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
Adverb
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But a new box set, chronicling the creation of Five Leaves Left, offers a glimpse into the real Drake — the living, breathing musician who was incredibly gifted, utterly charming, and ahead of his time.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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Wimpy was a mild-mannered, soft-spoken, lazy, parsimonious, and utterly gluttonous hamburger-wolfing straight man to Popeye.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Tariffs and trade tensions, particularly with Canada, have significantly impacted the spirits industry and Brown-Forman's sales.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Curfew violation filings in Hamilton County have decreased significantly since peaking in 2000.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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That school board President Sean Harden, who serves as the mayor’s chief CPS mouthpiece, would seek a special session at this late stage is revealing of how unserious Johnson and his allies are about properly managing a system that by any measure is tremendously bloated.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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In between all the fun and excitement, there was — yes — some tremendously bad basketball.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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