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as in major
having great meaning or lasting effect
there will be a big meeting to resolve the issue
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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
bought a big apple to quench his raging appetite
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as in great
having, characterized by, or arising from a dignified and generous nature
how big of you to give your subordinates most of the credit
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
inexperienced wine drinkers should not start with such a big wine
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as in main
coming before all others in importance
the big story that year was the election of the president
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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
jackets with very wide lapels were big that year
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as in pregnant
containing unborn young within the body
a mare big with a foal
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as in heavy
one of high position or importance within a group
with that new promotion he's now one of the bigs in the company
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as in major league
usually bigs plural
the highest level of a field of endeavor
a candidate who is running for president is playing in the bigs and cannot afford to make major mistakes
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a big deal
a big game
a big problem
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Recent Examples of big
Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Instead, the Heat sees Ware as a skilled big who has the potential to space the floor with his three-point shot.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
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Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.
—Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
The price of ice While diamond dust shows promise, cost is the biggest barrier to implementation.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Davis counterbalanced France’s bigs, protecting the rim and making an impact on the offensive glass.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
Instead, the Heat sees Ware as a skilled big who has the potential to space the floor with his three-point shot.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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This model is the larger model in the line and is powered by a quartz movement.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The setup made the most of the renowned Apollo stage, with a large cream couch on stage right and space for the night’s bands to play to the left.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nancy talks about how great Guy and Chock seem to be and tells Joan not to give all this power to Pascal.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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That’s when people, mostly rich ones, call The Gifterie, a bespoke gifting concierge that helps clients choose the perfect gift for the most affluent, famous, and picky people in the world.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is a perfect encapsulation of the problem with overtourism: people descending on one or two main points while dozens of splendid places remain largely under the radar.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The zinc gradually lost its hold on the cables suspending the telescope’s main platform over the reflector dish.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The measure’s main opponents, the state Republican Party and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, did not appear to raise any money to campaign against the proposition.Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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This affordable new collection features a range of fashionable and affordable eyewear options inspired by Kittle’s dynamic and bold persona on and off the field.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The plaintiffs are the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians, two physicians and the four women testifying this week, who learned while pregnant that their fetuses were unlikely to survive.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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After all, large swaths of women aren’t trying to or able to get pregnant.Pamela Paul, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Gladiator 2 has Denzel Washington and Pedro Pascal as Colosseum-adjacent heavies.Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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With this year's costumes trend predicted to be extra pop-culture heavy, some obvious duo costumes, like Deadpool and Wolverine, come to mind.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Big.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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