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
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Now, with the Knicks returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, that bullish bet on Brunson is paying off — big time.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
Thanks to Quince’s latest luggage drop, this practice in self-restraint is about to pay off, big time.
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Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
To boot, consumers—especially the well-to-do—continue to spend big time on everything from dining out to health and wellness.
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Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Once back in Eternia the action ramps up big time, and Knight gets to stage several kick-ass battles.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
Now, with the Knicks returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years, that bullish bet on Brunson is paying off — big time.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
Thanks to Quince’s latest luggage drop, this practice in self-restraint is about to pay off, big time.
—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
To boot, consumers—especially the well-to-do—continue to spend big time on everything from dining out to health and wellness.
—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.
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Over the past decade, home prices have risen much faster than wages.
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These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
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Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
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Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.
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Media attention on the case has waned considerably since mid-February, when the sheriff and FBI released surveillance footage of an armed prowler in a ski mask shown tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shortly before she was abducted.
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Longer lives have produced careers that are more dynamic, less linear and often considerably longer than those experienced by previous generations.
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The subwoofer itself sports an eight-inch dual active driver that pumps out bone-shattering bass, and when paired with Dolby Atmos 3D support, the spatial audio sounds utterly unreal.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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Fireworks may be the traditional way to celebrate America’s birthday, but in Alaska, 250 years call for something with a little more horsepower and significantly fewer surviving vehicles.
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Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.
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This strategy matters tremendously for profitability and audience reach.
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One thing that's helped us tremendously in Sub-Saharan Africa is the PEPFAR program and immunization programs, in which people there thank the United States and are predisposed to work with us.
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But massively raising both taxes and welfare payments is a political nonstarter.
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For one thing, plenty still slips through the cracks; mobile games, for instance, are massively popular, but are rarely subject to preservation efforts outside of fan projects.
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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