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
Seeking veteran depth in its infield and a boost to its anemic offense, the Rockies signed shortstop Orlando Arcia to a major league deal on Wednesday.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
The team had already secured the worst 50-game start in modern major league history.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
David Morgan was recalled from Triple-A. Morgan spent a week with the Padres last month but has yet to appear in a major league game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Snell has made as many as 27 starts in only three of his 10 major league seasons.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
The team had already secured the worst 50-game start in modern major league history.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025
David Morgan was recalled from Triple-A. Morgan spent a week with the Padres last month but has yet to appear in a major league game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Snell has made as many as 27 starts in only three of his 10 major league seasons.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for major league
big time
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The offense has struggled big time as the Royals are tied with Texas for the fewest runs scored (67).—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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While the Mets would need to give up a few prospects ranked in their top 10, this is the kind of deal that would likely pay off big time in the postseason.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Major league.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/major%20league. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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