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.
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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
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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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