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
Be aware, though, that this option will involve a considerable expense, since you will be required to pay the entire premium (the employer will no longer pay what is usually a substantial share).
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Tong, in particular, has generated considerable excitement.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
The Browns take on the Philadelphia Eagles in their second preseason game next week, and Stefanski said Sanders will be getting considerable reps.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The current reality is this: Home prices have risen dramatically, outpacing inflation by a considerable margin.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Tong, in particular, has generated considerable excitement.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
The Browns take on the Philadelphia Eagles in their second preseason game next week, and Stefanski said Sanders will be getting considerable reps.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The current reality is this: Home prices have risen dramatically, outpacing inflation by a considerable margin.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
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Many of them even took him on in races from the blocks, with Phelps often giving the Ravens players a significant head start before diving in.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Harold Gonsalves and historically significant service members such as baseball great Jackie Robinson.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Rarely do those relievers generate much attention, but the role is more pronounced for an Astros team full of starting pitchers in various states of recovery from substantial injuries.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The makeup team had to elevate his cheekbones, reshape his eyebrows, add prosthetic elements including a substantial belly for later sequences, and craft the intricate facial hair that defines the aristocratic Rao Bahadur.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
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With the score, Rivera surged to an early and sizable lead.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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As soon as the basic follow-up question was asked, the sizable majority in support of California’s green agenda vanished.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lopez’s visit to Turkey’s largest city coincided with her Aug. 5 performance at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the second floor, Byrd said a large recovery lounge was built to be bigger than many Grand Slam tournament venues.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The day will be a tremendous prelude to the Ryder Cup, which will be played in September at Bethpage Black, just over 200 miles northeast of Caves Valley Golf Club.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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There is little doubt that this is a rapidly developing field and that there are tremendous upsides to be had, but at the same time, regrettably, hidden risks and outright gotchas come into these endeavors too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By many measures, Alonso was already the greatest home run hitter in Mets history.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is no greater disparity in the polls than the Sooners checking in at No. 18 in the AP and being the best of the rest among the coaches who voted.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seat comfort is a huge selling-point for some drivers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Weasleys are a huge part of the books and original movies and anticipation had been growing for who would play them.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After a rough start on floor, Hang roared back with a clean and powerful vault, good for a big 14.050.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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