big on

phrase

Synonyms of big onnext
: strongly favoring or liking
also : noted for
she is big on blushing —Arnold Hano

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Dunkin, Krispy Kreme and Trader Joe’s are all going big on maple this fall, with new sandwiches, doughnuts and grocery items rolling out for the 2026 season. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Moroccanoil is betting big on one tennis star to expand its presence in sports. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Fruit once again leads, though a little more sour than sweet here, big on both tart cherry juice and huckleberries. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 China is betting big on AI and robotics to help turbocharge its economy’s growth, which slowed to its weakest in over three years last quarter. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for big on

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of big on was in 1864

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“Big on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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