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big media

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)
  1. the mainstream media, as television and newspapers.

    blogs that compete with big media.


Etymology

Origin of big media

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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Altman isn’t the first billionaire who might do a big media deal for reasons other than sincere interest in media.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has said he would take a close look at another big media deal: Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

History is littered with examples of big media mergers going awry, many of them involving some permutation of Warner Bros.:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

As the end of 2025 approaches, it is abundantly clear this has been a year hot with big media and sports deals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

The Covid pandemic, fewer big media campaigns, limited resources and a possible distrust in the health service were some of the reasons given for the reduction in recent years.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

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