big-time
In major leagues
Big-time means major, significant, or at the highest level.
A big-time athlete competes professionally; a big-time mistake has serious consequences.
As an adverb, it intensifies: He messed up big-time.
The term originated in vaudeville, distinguishing prestigious circuits from small-time venues.
She made it to the big time means reaching the top of a field.
Highest competitive rank
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
varsity · heavyweight · showdown · title · semifinals · primetime · pro · draft
Superior select group
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
eminent · illustrious · reputable · venerable · high-ranking · honorable · aristocratic · exclusive
Having great strength
- dominantHaving superior influence
- commandingExerting strong authority
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- pivotalVitally important, deciding
decisive · impactful · shaping · leading · controlling · formative · potent · significant
Abundance of valuable resources
- fortuneWealth or destiny
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- prosperityGood fortune, success
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
tycoon · mogul · pinnacle · lucrative · affluence · jackpot · windfall · high-roller
major-league
Highest competitive rank
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
tournament · varsity · heavyweight · showdown · title · semifinals · primetime · pro · draft · contract
elite
Superior select group
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
respected · eminent · illustrious · reputable · venerable · high-ranking · honorable · aristocratic · exclusive · influential
powerful
Having great strength
- dominantHaving superior influence
- commandingExerting strong authority
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
pivotal · decisive · impactful · shaping · leading · controlling · formative · potent · significant · heavy-hitter
wealth
Abundance of valuable resources
- fortuneWealth or destiny
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- prosperityGood fortune, success
achievement · tycoon · mogul · pinnacle · lucrative · affluence · jackpot · windfall · high-roller · multimillionaire
celebrity
Widely recognized public figure
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- A-listerTop-tier famous person
megastar · spotlight · limelight · headliner · red-carpet · paparazzi · publicity · fanbase · endorsements · marquee