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 ending overshadowed a day of growth from Sasaki — who, despite suffering a noticeable drop in fastball velocity, took another positive step in his major league development.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the official major league players social media policy, the use of electronics is prohibited during games.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Here is a breakdown: Here for the fielding Mason McCoy had exclusively played shortstop in his 25 previous major league games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The Boston Red Sox tie a major league record by hitting four straight home runs in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
According to the official major league players social media policy, the use of electronics is prohibited during games.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Here is a breakdown: Here for the fielding Mason McCoy had exclusively played shortstop in his 25 previous major league games.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
The Boston Red Sox tie a major league record by hitting four straight home runs in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 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 18 May. 2025.
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