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
Connor Prielipp, the Twins' top pitching prospect, needed 82 pitches to get through four innings in his major league debut.
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Walbert Ureña, who gave up two runs in six innings in his first major league start, has earned another shot.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Along with Gage, outfielder Jared Oliva enjoyed another meaningful moment of his own, collecting his first hit in a major league game since July 21, 2021.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The lefty, pitching on the ninth anniversary of his major league debut, allowed one run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Walbert Ureña, who gave up two runs in six innings in his first major league start, has earned another shot.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Along with Gage, outfielder Jared Oliva enjoyed another meaningful moment of his own, collecting his first hit in a major league game since July 21, 2021.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The lefty, pitching on the ninth anniversary of his major league debut, allowed one run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major league
big time
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Gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and food prices are all on the upswing — big time.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That means now the supply shortages are going to kick in big time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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