as in mostly
for the most part
by and large, that information is accurate
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Recent Examples of by and large
And clickbait, by and large, thrives off negativity.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
In the last year, the dynamics of the nightclub door have changed: The day of the comp invitation is over, by and large, and people — even the fabulous people — are actually paying to get in.
—Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Sleuths, by and large, aren’t given the luxury of lying low.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
But by and large, being ‘on the beach’ remains a pejorative label.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
In the last year, the dynamics of the nightclub door have changed: The day of the comp invitation is over, by and large, and people — even the fabulous people — are actually paying to get in.
—Amy Virshup, Vulture, 14 May 2025
Sleuths, by and large, aren’t given the luxury of lying low.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
But by and large, being ‘on the beach’ remains a pejorative label.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by and large
Adverb
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These cases mostly centered on medical issues, including diabetes, chronic pain, and other non-lethal afflictions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
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The pair’s lowlights of struggling through contact on the low block are mostly a symptom of desperation — especially last season, when the Sky offense lacked ball movement and rhythm.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs are largely viewed as a safe haven.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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For his part, Spoelstra largely has filled his staff with former Heat players, with his current staff including Caron Butler, Malik Allen and Wayne Elllington.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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President Trump basically declared war on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In other words, the downgrade applies to US Treasuries greater than one year in duration (government bonds, basically, up to and including 30-year issues).—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“By and large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/by%20and%20large. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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