in a big way

phrase

: very much : badly
She wanted to go in a big way.
He wants to win in a big way.

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Blake’s production jumped to 53 points before breaking out in a big way during the postseason with 20 points in 19 games en route to the Stanley Cup. — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026 As a leader, responding to it in a helpful way differentiates you in a big way from those who don’t. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Now Hindi films are back in a big way, with Jio Studios’ Dhurandhar and its sequel, released this year, grossing around $320M between them, and Hollywood staging a comeback with several hits last year and so far in 2026. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 July 2026 This deal fits a pattern of expansion by Archer Aviation, which has widened its footprint in a big way in recent years, including multiple leases of office space in north San Jose. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a big way

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“In a big way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20big%20way. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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