1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
Tech’s emission-reducing capabilities couldn’t come at a more important time for a global fashion industry trying to mitigate its considerable environmental impact.
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker’s backing carries considerable weight.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The difference between that and digital shooting is considerable, in Cianfrance’s opinion.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
The broad, accessible lineup is crafted in Spain and the brand has met with considerable success, with its mary jane designs among its bestsellers.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker’s backing carries considerable weight.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The difference between that and digital shooting is considerable, in Cianfrance’s opinion.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2025
The broad, accessible lineup is crafted in Spain and the brand has met with considerable success, with its mary jane designs among its bestsellers.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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Beane, however, had better hope his incoming defensive reinforcements make a significant push to keep 2025 on the Super Bowl track.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The university’s recent efforts in using real-time analysis of digital medical records to predict sepsis, a deadly blood infection, in emergency department patients have garnered significant national attention.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Netflix, which has invested heavily in sports through NFL, boxing and docuseries agreements, will gain access to Simmons’ substantial audience in the athletics genre.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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This was a substantial boost for a team that held odds of around +850 to +1100 before Sunday’s kickoff.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That’s not a real sizable business for us.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Other models, such as the flagship of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, also featured sizable errors, the official said.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Doorman highlights more recent scholarship that argues that this is an oversimplification of what were larger theoretical differences between the movement’s two founders.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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Decades of mismanagement, underinvestment and corruption have strained the power grid of Iraq, which is OPEC's second-largest oil producer after Saudi Arabia.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Eliminating the need for manual adjustments—whether for meals or for any other changes during the day—would give people with diabetes a tremendous sense of freedom.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Much of this has been fueled by a tremendous amount of investment in AI infrastructure, which has driven significant capital formation.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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China’s sweeping new restrictions, some of which won’t take effect until November, could deal a huge blow to East Asian economies, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, which play critical roles in the global tech and artificial intelligence supply chain, as well as the auto industries.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs won a huge game, and Reid played a huge role in putting them in position.—
Sam McDowell
October 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Shanahan said the plan was for Pinnock to play big nickel against the Buccaneers but that there weren’t any scenarios for that alignment during the game.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Projected by some pundits to land higher in the draft, the 6-foot-7 big man’s fall was the Hornets’ gain.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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