as in big(s)
the highest level of a field of endeavor
when you've landed a tenure-track position at that university, you're playing in the major leagues
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Recent Examples of major league
The 24-year-old only made his major league debut on Friday against the Seattle Mariners.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Hanks plays the pitching coach of a major league hurler whose life is upended when he is hit in the head by a line drive on the mound.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Willie McCovey became the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Astros reliever Miguel Ullola made his major league debut, striking out four in two scoreless innings.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Hanks plays the pitching coach of a major league hurler whose life is upended when he is hit in the head by a line drive on the mound.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
1 July 2026
Willie McCovey became the 12th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Astros reliever Miguel Ullola made his major league debut, striking out four in two scoreless innings.
—
CBS News,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for major league
Recent Examples of Synonyms for major league
big time
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That decision paid off big time.
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And also damaging winds at 75 mph or higher, and of course big time hail.
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“Major league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20league. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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