MAJOR LEAGUER Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

major leaguer

noun

as in heavyweight

one of high position or importance within a group it was never a major leaguer among book publishers

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Recent Examples of major leaguer His first two months as a major leaguer have been littered with learning lessons, both for the pitcher himself and the people trying to coach him. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Jake Rizzo, cousin of former major leaguer Anthony Rizzo, was hit by a pitch to lead off the inning. — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 17 May 2026 Ginn, who turns 27 on Wednesday, entered the season as a fringe major leaguer fighting to establish himself. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 Brooklyn’s Babe Herman was the only other major leaguer to hit for two cycles in one season since 1900. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 When Teoscar Hernandez departed Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies with a hamstring injury, Kim stepped in to see action in left field for the first time in two seasons as a major leaguer. — Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Crow-Armstrong completed the first cycle by a major leaguer this season with a seventh-inning single Monday night, then was promptly picked off first base by Colorado Rockies reliever Brennan Bernardino in a one-run game. — ABC News, 16 June 2026 Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 28 June 2026 The Giants’ manager not only consulted Baker and Washington, but former major leaguer Harold Reynolds and outfielder Drew Gilbert, who was a prospect in the Astros’ system when Pettis was the team’s third base coach. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

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Noun

The much-ballyhooed heavyweight boxing match between Mike Tyson and Andrew Golota ends abruptly when Golota quits after the second round; later Golota is hospitalized with a concussion.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Tech heavyweight Samsung Electronics fell almost 7% on Tuesday as concerns about spending and demand overshadowed a massive increase in the company’s second-quarter operating profit.

— Justina Lee,Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

Robinson will be a far tougher test for Embiid and the East’s other bigs.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.

— Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

Definition of big

Noun

Thibodeau is a big boy, and Dolan is still paying him a lot of money from that $30 million extension signed in the summer of 2024.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.

— Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026

Definition of big boy

Noun

Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026
The Minnesota Wild’s big guns showed up in a big way Saturday night, and the Avs looked wobbly for the first time in this tournament in a 5-1 loss in Game 3 at Grand Casino Arena.

— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 May 2026

Definition of big gun

Noun

While the Sooryavanshi show played out, Abhishek Sharma was busy hammering the lion’s share of a 50-run stand.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Sea lion pups among most vulnerable Young California sea lions are among the most vulnerable marine mammals during marine heat wave events, according to the National Park Service.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of lion

Noun

For all of its strengths, my one wish for the Weber Kettle is better wheel nuts holding the big wheels in place.

— Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 17 May 2026
Denali versions aim for gloss, chrome, big wheels and illuminated badging, while the AT4 gets the tougher costume - 35-inch allou-terrain tires, red recovery hooks, extra ground clearance and a more trail-minded stance flavor.

— Josh Max, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Definition of big wheel

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