as in greatly
to a large extent or degree
home electronic devices that have fallen considerably in price
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Recent Examples of considerably
What begins as a small adjustment could strengthen your foundation considerably.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The area has expanded considerably in recent years, drawing students, young professionals and families alike.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Astilbe can vary considerably as to plant size, inflorescence shape, leaf color and shape, and bloom period.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
And couples who can make that distinction, who can sit with an uncomfortable truth and orient toward it together rather than away from it, tend to come out the other side considerably closer.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The gap between the two has narrowed considerably over the past six months, as Alphabet shares have been on a tear, including a 34% gain in April, its best month since 2004.
—Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 10 May 2026
These hybrids are considerably more tolerant of full sun than most of the original species, which are largely shade-lovers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The financial stakes in a Championship play-off are considerably greater.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
The area has expanded considerably in recent years, drawing students, young professionals and families alike.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Astilbe can vary considerably as to plant size, inflorescence shape, leaf color and shape, and bloom period.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
And couples who can make that distinction, who can sit with an uncomfortable truth and orient toward it together rather than away from it, tend to come out the other side considerably closer.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
The gap between the two has narrowed considerably over the past six months, as Alphabet shares have been on a tear, including a 34% gain in April, its best month since 2004.
—Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 10 May 2026
These hybrids are considerably more tolerant of full sun than most of the original species, which are largely shade-lovers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The financial stakes in a Championship play-off are considerably greater.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably
Adverb
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The answer to that question varies greatly from individual to individual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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The current spiritual leader is Ayatollah Mahdi Mirbaqiri, a highly influential senior cleric who was once seen as a possible candidate for Supreme Leader.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that commonly causes vomiting and diarrhea and can spread quickly in close quarters, including cruise ships, according to the CDC.—
Nollaig O'Connor,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Of the Dolphins’ 13 draft picks, receiver Chris Bell was the only one drafted significantly later than where he was projected, a byproduct of his late-season ACL injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Men are more positive than women, and young people much more positive than their parents.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Hertzfeldt applies his signature design sensibility with new purpose, drawing viewers in with the curiosity and joy of a child before taking them on an unexpected journey told in an utterly original way.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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That puts them on pace for 23 such wins this season, which would utterly obliterate the previous record of 18 (set by the 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates).—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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While much of the research on social connections has focused on the closest relationships in people's lives, Sandstrom and other scientists are now learning that even the most casual contacts with strangers and acquaintances can be tremendously beneficial to our mental health.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Financial returns and carbon impacts can also vary tremendously based on local factors such as energy prices, solar potential, policy, infrastructure and equipment costs.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Considerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerably. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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