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Recent Examples of considerable Among the reasons for Burks’ playing time this past season was the considerable drop-off in the play of Jaquez, the injuries that limited Nikola Jovic, the lack of complete trust in neophytes such as Pelle Larsson. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025 Multiple sources tell Variety that there is a considerable push to include more theater owners and exhibitors within the new class of members. Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2025 Some may have felt compelled to lease or buy a car, at considerable expense to their own finances and to the environment. Calmatters, Mercury News, 29 May 2025 However, implementing such a complex solution requires an attentive eye and considerable preparation. Atal Bansal, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for considerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
  • The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • Uzbekistan is making significant progress toward World Trade Organization accession (a game changer for its international trade aspirations), and its digital economy, underpinned by compelling tax and regulatory incentives, is achieving exponential growth.
    Djasur Djumaev, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • This indicates substantial price swings during these periods.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • In the February meeting, however, Clinton’s top economic advisers, including Bob Rubin, the then head of the National Economic Council, and Lloyd Bentsen, the Treasury Secretary at the time, were advocating substantial cuts in the budget.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • That enthusiasm has pushed one of his most popular collections back to the summit on one major list, while another brand new title earns the rock legend another top 10 bestseller — just ahead of what’s sure to be another sizable debut.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • No one has been detained in Miami-Dade or Duval counties, according to county clerk and state court data, despite the areas boasting sizable immigrant populations.
    Hannah Critchfield, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.
    Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • The full-service firm works with clients on projects of all sizes, including large renovations and new constructions, and guides each project from start to finish, ensuring a cohesive look throughout the entire home.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025
Adjective
  • On the other hand, Trump has genuine and tremendous leverage over Musk.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 6 June 2025
  • But in a city where incumbents are rarely shown the door, and where public employee unions have tremendous clout, our leaders don’t care.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • It's been a huge benefit for Dylan to take part in REACH — something he's done since the program got its start in 2019.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 31 May 2025
  • That element of gambling over a player’s fitness will never disappear but building a bigger, better first-team group should mean that, in borderline cases, a more conservative option can be taken.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 May 2025

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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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