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
The two largest third parties in 2025 are the Libertarian and Green Parties, though neither are registered in all 50 states, presenting a considerable barrier in efforts to compete with the Democrats and GOP.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Spencer finds the average number of EF2-EF5 tornadoes, which cause considerable amounts of damage, have trended downwards in the past 70 years despite emissions.
—Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Meteorologists said there is considerable uncertainty about the storms and their severity, though.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Valuation Discrepancy: With minimal revenue growth and considerable losses, BBAI’s current valuation appears disconnected from its operational realities.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Spencer finds the average number of EF2-EF5 tornadoes, which cause considerable amounts of damage, have trended downwards in the past 70 years despite emissions.
—Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Meteorologists said there is considerable uncertainty about the storms and their severity, though.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Valuation Discrepancy: With minimal revenue growth and considerable losses, BBAI’s current valuation appears disconnected from its operational realities.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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While some savings are available to those without a Prime account, the best of these great deals and most significant discounts (as well as the fastest shipping times) are usually reserved for Prime members.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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The Rise of Indian Single Malt Whisky The launch of Amrut Fusion in 2009 marked a significant milestone.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Yet, unlike other federal agencies that received substantial boosts in budget and staffing, the Secret Service's resources grew only modestly.—
ByDonald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 prohibits state or federal governments from placing substantial burdens on a person's religious exercise except under certain conditions.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Lachlan MacLean, 27, was washed overboard after getting hit by a large wave during the brothers' sail from Peru to Sydney.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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Aaron Judge got the walk-off RBI with a sacrifice fly that scored Anthony Volpe on a tremendous slide in a bang-bang play at the plate, but the speedster was able to avoid any tag, despite the throw beating him.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The left-handed hitter has a smooth clean swing with tremendous bat-to-ball skills that includes great vision.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Disneyland loves to celebrate decades and there has been none bigger than the current one that has seen unparalleled growth greater than any decade in park history — including the first that Walt Disney personally oversaw.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Compared to a lot of other activities, games have this huge social mould.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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For their spring 2025 collections, high-end houses (like Chloé and Tory Burch) and high-street brands (like Sam Edelman and Steve Madden) got in on the fun, too, cementing PVC as one of summer’s biggest sandal trends.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Beyond that is the main event: the big blue sea, which is making great crunching sounds as the waves stretch and yawn.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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