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
Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world’s largest contract maker of chips and counts Nvidia and Apple among its clients.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025
Guests with bags larger than 4 inches by 6 inches are required to be screened through X-ray machines.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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With the score, Rivera surged to an early and sizable lead.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In the interim silence, a sizable amount of scholarly work was churned out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The chic pants can be paired with a simple black sweater and sneakers for a fashionable, on-the-go look that will effortlessly transition from the airplane to sightseeing without having to make a pitstop to change.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Caddis reading glasses stand out for their bold, fashionable frames and high-quality lens technology.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Perched high on a hill with views of the Great Smoky Mountains, the farm reminded her of her childhood.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ideally, the weight should be evenly distributed between the front and back and fit snugly, sitting high on your torso.—
Alisa Hrustic,
Health,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The operational efficiency gains are substantial enough to justify rebuilding treasury operations around crypto infrastructure.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In other news as the feature enters post-production, Collins has announced a substantial equity investment into his production company This Seems Reel Entertainment.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With only around 19k miles on the odometer, this rare slice of Ruf history brought in a final sale price of $306,000 on the popular auction site Bring a Trailer.—
Christian Gilbertsen,
Robb Report,
12 Aug. 2025
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That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Stam had gambling issues, the court was told, and had become addicted to nitrous oxide, as well as running up considerable debts and finding his life in danger for owing money to the wrong people.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Quantum Computing's historical data indicates a potential positive response to its earnings report, investors should recognize the considerable risks involved.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Honoree Fleming, a retired college dean, was shot dead in October 2023 while walking near her favorite trail near the Vermont State University campus in Castleton, Vt., the Associated Press reported at the time.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Kansas City Chiefs head coach also revealed his favorite Swift album.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a rough start on floor, Hang roared back with a clean and powerful vault, good for a big 14.050.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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