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 economic burden is also considerable.
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A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Percussionist Patty Schemel also spent a considerable amount of time on drums.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the full head ensemble can weigh over 10 pounds, placing considerable physical strain on the performers — particularly during energetic dance sequences.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The 27-year-old went into the finals with a considerable cloud hanging over him in the form of an ongoing investigation by the Cricket Regulator into his infamous night out before an ODI in New Zealand in October.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2026
Percussionist Patty Schemel also spent a considerable amount of time on drums.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
In some cases, the full head ensemble can weigh over 10 pounds, placing considerable physical strain on the performers — particularly during energetic dance sequences.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The 27-year-old went into the finals with a considerable cloud hanging over him in the form of an ongoing investigation by the Cricket Regulator into his infamous night out before an ODI in New Zealand in October.
—Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
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That’s a significant detail, because many of them are agreeing to go on with suits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual show of support for someone convicted of such a significant crime, about 50 people attended Lauer’s sentencing hearing on Monday, including his sister, children, two rabbis and members of his religious congregation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 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
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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
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Employers pared back hiring last year to cope with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ payroll tax rises and large increases in the minimum wage.—
Irina Anghel,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The new report adds to a growing body of work that indicates climate change is having a quicker and larger impact on the planet than scientists have understood.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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District 6 has tremendous real estate that has yet to be developed.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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And just four companies hold 90% of California’s refining capacity, giving them tremendous market power.—
Paasha Mahdavi,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, how many of them actually come to be inhabited remains a great unknown, with deeper questions — like how many of them turn into technologically advanced civilizations — requiring us to estimate further unknowns atop them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lewis, 64, is considered by many one of the greatest athletes of the 20th century.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Everyone’s broken, so the collective strength of the cast in keeping us on our toes about where this is all headed is a huge plus.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rich-girl flip-flops Flip-flops underwent a huge glow-up last summer, graduating from a beachside afterthought to a genuine fashion statement.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Amid the war with Iran and concern over that country's very capable cyber threat, Cramer will hear from Kurtz, one of the biggest leaders in the cybersecurity industry.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s the biggest growth period in US oil industry since production surged in World War II following the Great Depression.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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