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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
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In Taiwan, one county issued large baby subsidies, and saw its birthrate double to the nation’s highest.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The 25-point deficit marked Detroit’s largest first-half deficit this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
In Taiwan, one county issued large baby subsidies, and saw its birthrate double to the nation’s highest.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Adverb
That these are happening at a moment of precariousness for the industry writ large makes the stakes that much higher.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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The attendance figure broke a club record for the Paradise, and part of that came from a sizable AC Boise section of fans who chanted and cheered throughout the game.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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These fees are to be used to pay a sizable chunk of the entry fee into the MAC, with the university then being able to keep them thereafter.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This spring, total comfort doesn't have to be at odds with looking fashionable.—
Antonio Fuentes,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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The pleated crewneck and button-up details add a fashionable twist.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But high-ranking officials have offered statements dripping with obscurity.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The rich purple to violet blue blooms are held high above the foliage, opening late spring to early summer, followed by sporadic reblooming throughout the season.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aiden Robbins took the most substantial swing of the night in that inning, driving a two-run, back-side home run to right field.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young described the difference as substantial, enough rain to make the small blades of grass stand up enough for putts to hold their line.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Van, which is a 1½-hour drive from the border, has long been a popular destination for Iranians for work, travel and trade.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Long overlooked, the area is now drawing travelers looking for an alternative to South Africa’s popular safari spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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To be in a place built—so very expensively—on fossil fuels, listening to endless green talk from an industry profiting off planetary destruction, is far more discombobulating than the astonishing shopping options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The soundtrack boasts expensively familiar crowd-pleasers by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Billy Joel.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center Avalanche danger in some parts of the high country is considerable, particularly on north- and east-facing slopes and on large open slopes just below ridgelines.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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There’s been considerable debate over just how much institutional ownership there is in the housing market and what impact that has.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite finds at Wayfair.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Stay Informed - Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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