loom large

phrase

: 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.

Examples of loom large in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guilt, suffering, and justified rage all loom large in Godzilla Minus Zero, and though this is science-fiction, Yamazaki is also keyed in to the real-life underpinnings of his fictional characters’ feelings. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

From dwarf peaches to columnar dogwoods, these trees loom large in the landscape, while occupying a small footprint. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Her vote comes as healthcare costs loom large for voters nationwide in the midterm elections. — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Beyond France, risks loom large The latest ructions in markets could weigh on a fragile economic recovery in Europe, bolstered by investment into artificial intelligence, stronger demand for European exports and higher defense spending in Germany. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for loom large

• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge
• barge
• charge
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• overcharge