big money

noun

: a lot of money
She was earning big money as a lawyer.

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Silicon Valley is seeking top comms experts and is willing to pay big money for them, as originally reported by Business Insider. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026 The caps on campaign contributions didn’t stop big money from pouring into races. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026 Besides, the big money is in display pieces, and these just keep getting larger. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026 But the game rewards savvy teams that make smart decisions and develop players well, which is why teams like the Rays can hold their own year-in and year-out, and why big money teams like last season’s Mets sometimes crash and burn. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big money

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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