CONSIDERABLE Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

considerable

adjective

kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl

Definition of considerable

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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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 And, ultimately, that was forged by considerable help from a defense that stopped the Colts twice with the game on the line. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 To spin total concoctions into something so riveting is — for better or worse — an admirable cinematic skill, one Hur uses to turn a tale of forensic malfeasance into mass entertainment of considerable quality. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026 Eritrean Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel said the sanctions were unwarranted and caused considerable damage to his country. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 Ability To Listen High-profile board candidates often arrive with strong instincts, established opinions and considerable influence. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable

Adjective

Repeating that process places significant stress on components, increasing operational and capital costs due to the risk of failure, maintenance requirements and downtime.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
On a longer flight, having some additional neck support can make a significant difference.

— Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

In April 1996, Ted was arrested at his Montana cabin where authorities found substantial evidence that linked him to the bombings.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
The one-mile round-trip route involves a substantial number of stairs, but the payoff is a stunning waterfall.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The Justice Department and FCC have approved the transaction without asking for any concessions or remedies — an unusually hands-off approach for such a large horizontal merger.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
China’s trade with Africa last year was four times larger than Washington’s with the continent, and that gap looks set to widen after Beijing extended its zero-tariff policy across Africa.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

As the theatrical landscape continues to evolve, there is tremendous opportunity to find creative ways to connect great films with audiences.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Data centers gobble up a tremendous amount of energy, most of which still comes from fossil fuels.

— Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of tremendous

Adjective

Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

First, because of the huge jump in salary when Pelle Larsson’s extension kicks in for 2027-28.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
That led to the rest of the tour’s openers and even Sheeran’s backing band for the tour dropping off the tour in solidarity with Macklemore — all of which became a huge news story and PR nightmare for the usually very un-controversial Sheeran.

— Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

The big difference is space, with the standard room having a footprint of 350 square feet, whereas the suite has an additional 500 square feet to spread out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
The stage musical based on one of the biggest movies ever made in Connecticut finally makes it here on a national tour and an earlier tour was canceled.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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