big on

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Definition of big onnext
as in inclined
having a liking or affection He wasn't big on fast food.

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Recent Examples of big on JetBlue is betting big on Fort Lauderdale, and not only for routes. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Meta has bet big on becoming a leading lab but has struggled to keep up with the competition and its business remains almost entirely reliant on ads. — Kif Leswing,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Gen Zers have been spending big on dinosaur bones, sneakers, $20 million Pokémon cards, the art executive explained. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Paris Texas’ spring 2027 collection, presented in Milan, is betting big on statement wedge styles, including the Wanda encrusted with crystals and the Romy featuring a cork wedge with a galvanized gold finish. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big on

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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20on. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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