loom large

idiom

: to have great importance or influence
Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents.
She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.

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However, the considerable figure of Perri will loom large, whether back in the side on Saturday, or on the bench if errors creep into the veteran’s game. Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 But the show’s dangers aren’t limited to supernatural creatures—sinister scientists, Soviet spies, and government cover-ups all loom large. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025 If Johnson doesn’t reverse course, the issue is likely to loom large over the campaign trail — particularly in purple districts with lots of military personnel. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Companies like Harvey, valued $5 billion, loom large. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for loom large

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“Loom large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loom%20large. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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