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
Tornado sirens are more effective there as the land is flat, so the sound travels over considerable distances.
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
The home, which was completed in 1949, was spared from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, but sustained considerable smoke damage.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
The home, which was completed in 1949, was spared from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, but sustained considerable smoke damage.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The tour's economic impact is substantial, boosting local businesses like hair salons and restaurants, and generating millions in revenue for cities.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Trump’s executive order could have a sizable impact in Texas, which has more commercial truck drivers than any other state in the Union due to its outsized role in U.S.-Mexico trade.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, there are multiple risks and there remains a real possibility that the stock could see a sizable correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The vehicle crashed through a block wall and left a large hole in the side of the building, according to Lee and photos from the scene.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The company also sold off the Iams pet food business; its Duracell battery business and spun off a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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This ordeal lasted years and took a tremendous toll on his personal life.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Big league pitchers will feast on a hitter with that many holes in his swing, so until Jones can figure that out (which is questionable), his tremendous gifts are likely neutralized in the bigs, regardless of his current hot streak.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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This is a place where costumes do a lot of heavy lifting, and Cady is a great example, her wardrobe shows us what is happening to her inside.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Since then the sport has become huge, with millions following professional women’s clubs and national teams around the world.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
26 July 2025
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So, my ability for my flat serves not only to be coming in at 145 [mph] but also rising above his shoulders is huge.—
Jacob Steinberg,
Baltimore Sun,
26 July 2025
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Elsewhere on Hot Ones Versus, the two get into just about everything, from Yang's favorite childhood wrestler to Rogers' biggest celebrity crush.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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More on Texas road trips: Our Think, Texas road trip to Corpus Christi just got bigger.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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