big money

noun

: a lot of money
She was earning big money as a lawyer.

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Eager to make changes and willing to spend big money, Philadelphia Phillies owner John Middleton could see Tucker as the catalyst for a roster makeover. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 Among Tuesday’s Florida Lottery’s big money draw games, two jackpots got bigger and another was won by someone who played at a Miami-Dade Publix. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025 The latest proof is the Trans Am Super Duty, a restomod built by a Florida shop that shows that there are still buyers who will pay big money to live their Trans Am dreams. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025 While some school board races increasingly attract big money, a National School Boards Association survey found that 75% of school board members spent less than $1,000 on their campaign. Scott Levy, Time, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big money

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“Big money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20money. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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