1
as in sizable
of a size greater than average of its kind
he was hungry, so he ordered the large pizza
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2
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a color that will be very large this spring if the fashion designers have their way
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as in high
in a luxurious manner
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
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Recent Examples of large
Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But allow me a moment of directness: Listen up, my friends — especially those of you in the large companies working in both production and distribution.
—Martin Moszkowicz, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Phil Mickelson was among the large array of past champions and stars of the game who failed to make the weekend.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025
But allow me a moment of directness: Listen up, my friends — especially those of you in the large companies working in both production and distribution.
—Martin Moszkowicz, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Adverb
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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The changes the company must now make could put a sizable dent in the double-digit billions of dollars in revenue the App Store generates each year.—
Josh Sisco,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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For nearly three years the school shunned NIL and refused to adjust the admissions process for potential transfers, digging itself a sizable hole.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Tkachuk was hit high after colliding with Penguins defenceman Ryan Graves near the end of the regular season.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The stress runs especially high here in Illinois, the United States’ No. 1 soybean-producing state.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Celanese shares have suffered a nearly 24% decline this year as the price of methanol — a substantial input cost in acetic acid prices — has been spiking for about 18 months due to global supply shortages.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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Yes, a Knicks team that has been unstoppable in the fourth quarter is a substantial underdog against a Celtics team that is not only A) missing its top scorer but also B) struggling through a poor series by two of its top complementary scorers in Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The directive of cardio in popular culture has always been burning calories, which is about weight loss.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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If your mom loves photos but struggles to keep them organized, a digital picture frame like the popular Aura Aspen at Amazon is the perfect solution.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Now there is considerable fear that the conflict between India and Pakistan, both of which have nuclear weapons, could escalate.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
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There's also considerable risk connected to young people toting toys that can closely resemble actual guns, especially those with modifications.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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The industry also took some assurance from the fact that film and series, much like big tech, represent one of the United States’ strongest trade surpluses, because of how much more Hollywood blockbusters bring in from abroad compared to foreign content’s slim earnings within the United States.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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On May 6, Schwartz is set to host the ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre & Librettist Workshop, featuring a unique double bill of new musicals that gives audience members a sneak peek at what could be the next big ticket on Broadway.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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