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 surprising news arrived less than a day after the brand featured a considerable angle to close out their latest episode.
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Coal produces a considerable amount of CO2 emissions.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The revolution has clouded the fact that, in the past quarter century, Nepal has managed, mostly peacefully, to make considerable progress.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Coal produces a considerable amount of CO2 emissions.
—Daniel Manzo, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2025
The revolution has clouded the fact that, in the past quarter century, Nepal has managed, mostly peacefully, to make considerable progress.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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North Korea has made significant advances in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in the absence of talks.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
26 Sep. 2025
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Shane Smith and the Saints and Southall both saw significant rises in prominence afterward, and both of the band’s Nashville openers, Josh Meloy and the Droptines, look poised for breakthroughs.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner secured a substantial severance package after being relieved of his duties in July.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Knowing exactly what type of fuel your car needs can either save you a substantial amount of money annually on fuel costs, or thousands of dollars in potential engine repair or replacement costs.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Networks and stations should know that such venom could now carry sizable public pushback.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The Virtuoso+ is a step up from the brand’s entry-level machines, but that step is a sizable one.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek rattled global markets after claiming to create a large language chatbot that outperformed competitors at a fraction of the cost.—
Ashley Capoot,Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Other states with large independent voter shares include New Hampshire, Connecticut, North Carolina, Iowa and Oregon, showing how independent voters are spread throughout red, blue and purple states.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
24 Sep. 2025
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That's because Silent Hill f is one of the boldest, darkest, goriest, grimmest, and flat out best games in the entire series; a tremendous achievement that just over a year ago seemed unfathomable.—
Vincent Acovino,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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And while there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty about the path forward for the economy, stocks are trading at historically expensive valuations.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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Sabel made the trek and quickly realized the greater need in Sri Lanka and worldwide was for regasification facilities that receive the LNG and covert it back into gas for power generation.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
25 Sep. 2025
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However, critics are still calling for greater transparency surrounding the case.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The playoff picture should get more clear in Week 5 with some huge showdowns - notably Penn State hosting Oregon and Georgia hosting Alabama.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Lamb is a huge focal point for the Dallas offense and is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Not that the Aztecs don’t appreciate the buzz that accompanies a big win.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Jones said the 49ers’ two biggest blunders Sunday were his fault.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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