1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
Further, Steyer has spent considerable time and effort in making inroads with powerful progressive groups.
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Cronin takes considerable time setting up elements that are never fulfilled, including, most notably, the involvement of an archaeology professor (Mark Mitchinson) who is able to offer pertinent insight only to never be seen from again.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Certified financial planners, wealth managers and their ilk tend to serve clients with considerable wealth to manage.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Most recently, there is considerable fire that the Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien this offseason to the Mets because of his sour relationship with shortstop Corey Seager.
—Mac Engel
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Cronin takes considerable time setting up elements that are never fulfilled, including, most notably, the involvement of an archaeology professor (Mark Mitchinson) who is able to offer pertinent insight only to never be seen from again.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Certified financial planners, wealth managers and their ilk tend to serve clients with considerable wealth to manage.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Most recently, there is considerable fire that the Rangers traded second baseman Marcus Semien this offseason to the Mets because of his sour relationship with shortstop Corey Seager.
—Mac Engel
april 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The revision goes into effect just days after one of the most significant recent rulings in the restitution space.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bezos' space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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Maine lawmakers this week approved a moratorium on data centers larger than 20 megawatts — the first statewide ban of its kind in the country.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Consultancy Greysparks highlighted that more than 81% of private credit assets under management sit at firms that also run private equity funds, underscoring how concentrated the market is among large private capital managers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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To see Ben’s growth, to see Jon, his rapid ascent, and to see the team’s success, to see DA — there’s a tremendous sense of pride watching your buddies do such great things professionally.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is a tremendous fit and very good value.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Counsell thought Suzuki’s at-bats looked good from the onset of Tuesday’s game and felt the swings in his first at-bat were a great sign.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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What’s the greatest celebrity notes app apology of all time?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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However — and this is significant — Buffett faced some years with huge losses.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Two of the Cubs’ biggest power threats in the middle of the lineup came into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies searching for something to build upon.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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