CONSIDERABLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

considerably

adverb

Definition of considerably

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 Over the past three decades, total property tax levies in Cook County rose at roughly twice the pace of inflation and considerably more than average wages, according to research released in March by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 Rishi Advanced Aesthetics, who says the clinician's role has evolved considerably, from simply recommending treatments to helping patients navigate an enormous amount of information and separate genuine innovation from marketing. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 But this trip is considerably better in October than in February. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 By Wednesday, the far inland areas will get far less of a cooling impact from the marine layer, because it’s expected to be considerably thinner. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Students with disabilities also require considerably more support. — Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 The shelf life of an average carton of strawberries could be extended considerably with this coating, Yang said. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Soft Coolers Ice can last one to two days in a soft-sided cooler, but this varies considerably depending on the quality of the cooler bag. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Summer is primetime in Europe for stocking up on gas before the colder winter months, when prices are often considerably higher. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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Both the United States, through the Apollo missions, and the Soviet Union delivered lunar samples to Earth more than 50 years ago, greatly shaping research on and understanding of the moon.

— Andrew Jones, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The first proposal — Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO) — introduced and backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson along with community advocates, would greatly improve the rights of those most vulnerable.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatly

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Zhang Xianzhe, an engineer connected to China’s Chengdu aircraft design establishment, warned that large language models can invent highly specific military information.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
There were also active fires near a well designed to remove methane, which is highly flammable.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

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The outcome of this bellwether case is expected to significantly influence whether other states pursue similar legal actions against AI companies.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Accessibility Because the property is spread across historic adobe buildings with uneven pathways, stairs, and narrow passages, accessibility can vary significantly by room category.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Fernandes says the north side of the park is much better than the south side because his team is working section by section to bring change, noting that a safe park is critical to the well-being of the people who live in the area.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And spreading out shots is not necessarily safer, because the diseases that vaccines prevent or make milder can have consequences that are much more serious than the fever or muscle soreness that can follow vaccination.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

Alberts Šmits gives them a highly mobile, top-pairing-caliber defenseman, while Cole Beaudoin provides a tremendously hardworking presence down the middle.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Now this is going to drive up the cost of your life, inconvenience you tremendously, and your child is getting six jobs -- six jabs, not two.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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