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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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 Like the public writ large, the House of Representatives and the Senate are divided so deeply that Americans don’t have confidence in their ability to make hard choices. — Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 7 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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