bigtime

At peak prominence

Bigtime, usually written as two words (big time), works as both noun and adverb.

As a noun, the big time refers to the highest level of achievement or prominence in a field: She finally made it to the big time.

As an adverb, it means to a great degree or extensively: That decision backfired bigtime.

The adjective big-time describes something operating at that top level or something significant in scale: a big-time Hollywood producer.

fame

celebrity

Widely recognized public figure

stardomCelebrity status achieved
notorietyFame from misdeeds
renownWidespread acclaim and recognition

superstar · headliner · icon · megastar · legend · luminary · spotlight · red-carpet · A-lister · high-profile

scale

major

Of chief importance

massiveExtremely large and heavy
hugeExtremely large in size
enormousExtremely large in scale

tremendous · colossal · monumental · substantial · considerable · significant · immense · gigantic · extensive · large-scale

success

triumph

Resounding, celebrated victory

prosperityGood fortune, success
wealthAbundance of valuable resources
achievementAccomplished goal or deed

breakthrough · tycoon · mogul · empire · fortune · windfall · jackpot · lucrative · rags-to-riches · blockbuster

gambling

high-roller

Lavish casino gambler

casinoFacility for wagering
high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
wagerStake on uncertainty

poker · jackpot · betting · odds · risk · ante · payout · bookie · all-in · big-money

Opposites

scale/significance

bigtimesmall-time

Of little significance

minor-league · insignificant · minor · bush-league · two-bit

adverbial intensity

bigtimebarely

Only just, almost not

hardly · slightly · minimally · a little · somewhat

Family

bigger, biggest, bigly, bigness, bigwig, biggish, big-timer, bigshot, bighearted

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G