larger; largest
1
a
: exceeding most other things of like kind especially in quantity or size : big
a large number of complaints
b
: dealing in great numbers or quantities
a large and highly profitable business
2
a
: having more than usual capacity or scope : comprehensive
take the large view
will take a larger role in the negotiations
c
: very successful or popular
a large rock band
3
: extravagant, boastful
large talk
4
of a wind
: favorable
5
obsolete
: lavish
6
largeness
noun
1
: in a large manner : extravagantly
living large
2
: with the wind abaft the beam
Synonyms of large
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Adjective
Adverb
Examples of large in a Sentence
Adjective
a large glass of water
It's the largest city in the state.
These T-shirts are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large.
Which city has the largest population?
Her policies are supported by a large part of the population.
A large number of workers have filed complaints.
He has a very large appetite.
Adverb
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
Noun
These shirts are all larges.
“What size ice-cream cones do you want?” “We'll take three larges and a small.”
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Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Dimensional Fund Advisors ran an analysis on first-year performance of IPOs compared with the 3000 larges companies in the United States (the Russell 3000) from 1992 to 2018.
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Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
That means little details make a large impact—this chartreuse look could stand well on its own, but the black open-toed heels and sheer tights underneath sharpen the otherwise-vibrant outfit.
—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Despite the widespread support in the Assembly, the bill faced a wide array of opposition that included trade groups for large social media companies, organizations that support young people and advocates for digital privacy.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Adverb
Brady Christensen, who can play all five offensive line spots, looms large on the free-agent market.
—
Mike Kaye
june 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
With the back-to-back deaths of the district's representative, who were both in their 70s, age loomed large over the race, especially as younger Democrats push for a new generation of candidates.
—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Noun
Short-term markets can be a sweet spot for traders, as are those with a large of number of participants.
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Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Dimensional Fund Advisors ran an analysis on first-year performance of IPOs compared with the 3000 larges companies in the United States (the Russell 3000) from 1992 to 2018.
—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/large. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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