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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump wants Europe to step up big time to become a real ally of the United States and not just a dependent.
—NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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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
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The company is unique in the retail world in that the holiday season isn’t an especially big time for its stores—turns out families are more likely to visit the chain for birthdays.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2024
Donald Trump wants Europe to step up big time to become a real ally of the United States and not just a dependent.
—NBC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Roberta Hanley The Invisible House has been visited by celebrities such as Demi Lovato and Alicia Keys, booked as a production space by media brands like Condé Nast, seen in a number of shows including the Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, and is highly rated as an Airbnb listing.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the highly divisive political climate of the national election, workplaces were bound to be impacted by employees who couldn't help but bring their politics to the office.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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To Schilling, Hill, and their colleagues, this means that although predictive deep learning programs have their uses, the burden of proof needs to be much more rigorous when using them in situations such as medical research.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sound of a cork popping triggers a much stronger emotional and cognitive response than opening a screw cap.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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One-way tickets can be booked for as little as 3,000 points and $5.60 in taxes and fees, though the rate will vary greatly depending on demand and the time of year.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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With Hezbollah greatly weakened by Israel, there was nothing Tehran could do.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Prior to this past summer, its host was an utterly anonymous Gen Z woman named Haliey Welch, a factory worker from Belfast, Tennessee.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Republicans insinuated that EcoHealth played a role in inventing the COVID virus, which is utterly preposterous.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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As Trump prepares for his second term, Cook may want to discuss potential tariffs, which could significantly affect Apple’s business.Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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Training sessions, workshops, and even simulations can significantly prepare the team to handle crises effectively.Edward Segal, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder are again led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is fourth in the NBA at 30.2 points per game, and he is complemented by a tremendously deep roster with capable scorers and plus defenders.Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Big-time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big-time. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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