writ large

phrase

: on a larger scale or in a more prominent manner
… the problems of modern totalitarianism are only our own problems writ large.—The Times Literary Supplement (London)

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These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 Glamour writ large was the takeaway from Anthony Vaccarello’s final collection for Saint Laurent, while showgirls’ feathers and strass kicked up excitement at Erdem and Matières Fécales. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 When India gained independence in 1947, Deco was a convenient signifier of modernity writ large, and its influence continued. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 Beyond just seeing him as an outsider, the loudest critiques of Cenat’s foray into fashion seem to be wrapped up in a broader disdain for streamer culture writ large. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for writ large

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“Writ large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20large. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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