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
So, while the individual impact is small, the cumulative cost is likely to be considerable.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Boyd had given considerable thought to the ethical questions provoked by the rodeo.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
And in several industries, immigrants make up a considerable portion of workers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Klarna, a Swedish buy-now pay-later firm, drew considerable publicity for a decision to reduce members of its customer support staff in a pivot to AI, only to rehire for the same roles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for considerable
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2025
Boyd had given considerable thought to the ethical questions provoked by the rodeo.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
And in several industries, immigrants make up a considerable portion of workers.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Klarna, a Swedish buy-now pay-later firm, drew considerable publicity for a decision to reduce members of its customer support staff in a pivot to AI, only to rehire for the same roles.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 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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Ultimately, Putin does not appear to have yet changed his war calculus, and experts highlighted that there are some significant differences between Putin and his Soviet predecessor, Gorbachev, that make this upcoming talk vastly different.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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As areas of Hart Park are reopening to the public following historic flooding earlier this month, an organization's sizable donation will help pay for what's estimated to be millions of dollars' worth of damage to the stadium, softball field and other facilities.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In addition, forced heirship rules require set amounts for legal heirs — something retirees with sizable estates should take into consideration.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Items still needed: large play mats, luggage, dolls, toy monster trucks Scampini Linn said she feels affirmed by the generosity of her community.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Instead, the director is more interested in moments of cheeky choreo, such as Conlee & Co. concealing themselves behind Dinklage using large 3-D letters that spell out TREE — the offspring of the in-jokey set.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
22 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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This tank would be great for exercise classes, hiking, and other sweaty activities.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Natural light floods the tiny house through double-pane windows on both levels, creating an airy, open feel, and there’s a roomy second-floor patio that’s great for relaxing and entertaining.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
24 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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Ahead of Thursday’s launch of ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service, Andrew Marchand has a nice feature on the big bet by chairman Jimmy Pitaro during an era of huge shifts in the media industry.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ahlquist’s project is the last big development to come to the area east and west of Ten Mile Road north of I-84 that is guided by the city’s Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan adopted in 2007.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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