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
Once again, both sides portrayed the subsequent truce signed on November 27, 2024, as win for their respective sides, but the losses suffered by Hezbollah were considerable.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Despite the secular downturn, the networks remain lucrative assets, throwing off considerable cash flow and profit.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Do note, however, that this shelf feature adds a considerable amount of weight to the bag.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 13 June 2025
That gives Beijing considerable leverage over a supply of minerals crucial for various modern technologies, including robotics, clean energy, batteries and military equipment.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
Despite the secular downturn, the networks remain lucrative assets, throwing off considerable cash flow and profit.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2025
Do note, however, that this shelf feature adds a considerable amount of weight to the bag.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 13 June 2025
That gives Beijing considerable leverage over a supply of minerals crucial for various modern technologies, including robotics, clean energy, batteries and military equipment.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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Values, Legacy, and Portfolio Alignment A significant shift across recent reports highlights how families are increasingly aligning their investments with their core values.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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The Leafs’ time is now — and there aren’t many, if any, free agents out there who check as many potential boxes as Marchand, nor are there many trades, given the team’s limited pool of assets, that make substantial upgrades elsewhere on the roster possible.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Immigrants make substantial contributions to the U.S. economy while also helping raise the living standards in developing economies.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 June 2025
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But there’s a sizable contingent of old media players including David Zaslav, fresh from announcing plans to split Warner Bros. Discovery in two, as well as Comcast’s Brian Roberts, who is already enmeshed in spinning off his own underperforming cable properties at NBCUniversal.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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Researchers have documented large decreases in seed dispersal in forests where Asian needle ants are present.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Monday night's attacks came 24 hours after Russian forces targeted regions throughout Ukraine with more than 470 attack drones -- one of the largest aerial strikes of the war, according to Ukraine's air force.—
Jason Volack,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Both of those players made tremendous contributions throughout the playoffs to help Florida reach their goal once more.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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No putt was more important than his 20-foot par putt up the ridge on No. 9 to finish off a great round the right way.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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Regardless of external conditions, customers continue to demand better experiences, more personalized interactions and greater value.—
Andrea Guerzoni,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Porto nearly doubled the lead in the 39th minute with a point-blank shot from Rodrigo Mora, but Miami defender Maxi Falcon made a huge clearance at the line with his head after the ball had slipped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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Cloth Lampshades As with any space, lighting, especially lamps, can make a huge impact.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The big goal at this stage is to ramp up its user base and continue enhancing Ecco’s functionality.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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This is the biggest ever conference organized on the ocean.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
10 June 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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