con·sid·er·able
kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl 
-ˈsi-drə-bəl
1
: worth consideration : significant
a considerable artist
2
: large in extent or degree
a considerable number
She was in considerable pain.
The trial attracted considerable public attention.
: a considerable amount, degree, or extent
Synonyms
Examples of considerable in a Sentence
Adjective
We received a considerable number of complaints.
She was in considerable pain.
We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
The murder trial attracted considerable public attention.
Damage to the vehicle was considerable.
Recent Examples on the Web
Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
And money market funds can bring considerable rewards.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Lindo is a veteran actor who received considerable acclaim for his commanding performance in 2019’s Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s war drama that also starred Chadwick Boseman.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The wet snow, combined with strong winds, the weather service said, could cause considerable damage.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
At least on paper, Disney has considerable room to raise prices on its ad-free subscription.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
While the movie was being shot, in 2021, there was considerable publicity about it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Apr. 2024
Omakase Por Favor has a small kitchen, but considerable torching and tweezing happens inside the rectangular bar, so grab a seat there if possible.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Congress would have a say in that, however, and costs could be considerable.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021
Adjective
What had been a mildly scenic if paper-thin diversion turns into the kind of joint whose narrative big reveals also trigger big laughs — with considerable help from hackneyed dialogue and some awkward acting moments.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
And money market funds can bring considerable rewards.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Lindo is a veteran actor who received considerable acclaim for his commanding performance in 2019’s Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s war drama that also starred Chadwick Boseman.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024
The wet snow, combined with strong winds, the weather service said, could cause considerable damage.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
At least on paper, Disney has considerable room to raise prices on its ad-free subscription.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2024
While the movie was being shot, in 2021, there was considerable publicity about it.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 1 Apr. 2024
Omakase Por Favor has a small kitchen, but considerable torching and tweezing happens inside the rectangular bar, so grab a seat there if possible.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 1 Apr. 2024
Congress would have a say in that, however, and costs could be considerable.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
But the mist remained thick, the swell considerable, and the Australian warmth had given way to Antarctic chill.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2021
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/considerable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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