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
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Still some uncertainty on exact timing and amounts, but big time travel impacts looking likely Thu-Fri.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 7 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
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
Still some uncertainty on exact timing and amounts, but big time travel impacts looking likely Thu-Fri.
—Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big-time
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Los Angeles County could see gusts of 10 mph to 20 mph across highly populated areas, and 20 mph to 40 mph in the mountains and deserts.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2025
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The cryptocurrency market has grown highly reactive to President Trump’s actions, with many of his moves triggering immediate responses.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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These tariffs risk making a wide range of goods Americans buy much more expensive — and could also hurt domestic businesses if the three countries respond with retaliatory tariffs on American goods.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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While Canadians switching to local goods may not immediately hurt the much larger U.S. economy, the trade spat could effect other critical areas of integration between the countries, such as energy and security.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Such a move could have greatly increased the economic pressure on the company.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Do ensure your flavoring syrup is very concentrated in flavor and also fairly sweet, since the water will greatly dilute these attributes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Sigrid is an unraveling high school dropout mourning the loss of a childhood friendship and utterly reluctant to grow up.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Arcade romance For competitive types, there may be nothing more romantic than utterly crushing your partner at pinball or Street Fighter II.—
Melissa Santos,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The Rockies have a rotation in place, but Stroman would significantly boost the pitching staff.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hydrogen is emerging as a crucial component of the global energy transition, offering a versatile and clean fuel option that could significantly reduce reliance on fossil fuels.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that girls who play sports develop skills such as the ability to strategize, team, coach and execute, which have a tremendously positive impact on their careers later on.—
Lara Abrash,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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First because both characters, of vital and historical importance, were tremendously attractive.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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