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 The last major leaguer to hit a game-tying or go-ahead homer in the seventh or later, after at least 12 pitches, was the Texas Rangers’ Ezequiel Duran, on June 27, 2023. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2026 With six strikeouts over 4 2/3 scoreless innings, Rasmus — the 12-year-old daughter of former major leaguer Cory Rasmus — is up to 14 for the tournament, tying Mo’ne Davis (Philadelphia, 2014) for the most strikeouts by a girl in series history. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Butch Huskey, who spent nearly a decade with the Mets as a minor leaguer and major leaguer playing four different positions, passed away at the age of 54 on Friday, the team announced. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 Jack Wilson, a 12-year major leaguer who also played shortstop, instilled in his son that defense comes first. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 Tony Gwynn went 4-for-5, singling in his first at-bat to become the 22nd major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits, as the San Diego Padres beat the Montreal Expos 12-10. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Lachlan Cunningham / Getty Images He has always been known for his expert color commentary and insights as a former major leaguer, and is beloved for his passion and loyalty to the team and the Giants fan base. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Northrop Grumman faces stiff competition in the uncrewed fighter market from several defence industry heavyweights.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The New York Rangers remain an Eastern Conference heavyweight relying on their dominant foundation.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

That also suggests the league accepts, or at least tolerates, the flag-heavy officiating that has come to define the early months of the season.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
The forecast is for rain and wind off the lake (hit the under heavy) and that will put a premium on running the football and lessen the reliance on Rodgers, who might be feeling the effects of a short week.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of heavy

Noun

Jones has also done two unexpected things — one good and one bad — since becoming a big leaguer.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
The first-year big leaguer had 31 homers and 108 RBIs and is the odds-on favorite for National League Rookie of the Year.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of big leaguer

Noun

After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
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

Definition of big gun

Noun

Once the lions get comfortable in a neighborhood where deer are plentiful, an attack on a pet or a human is more likely, Tira said.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The payout makes up the lion’s share of Zaslav’s severance package, though his contract also provided other benefits, including an unusual tax reimbursement perk.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 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

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