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
Smith has considerably more big league experience and a longer track record of offensive success compared to any other would-be second baseman on the roster.
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Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the context of the occasion had darkened considerably.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
His velocity was down a tick last season, and his strikeout rate dipped considerably.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Mortgage interest rates have declined considerably over the past year, approximately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The city is considerably cheaper than many Southern California towns and even cheaper than Phoenix and Scottsdale, with an average home value around $318,000, according to Zillow.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In the years since the 2010 census, CD-6’s demographic had shifted considerably.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the context of the occasion had darkened considerably.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
His velocity was down a tick last season, and his strikeout rate dipped considerably.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The all-important churn needed for a healthy labor market has slowed considerably, and there are more people searching for jobs than are available.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Despite Martin’s rough start in the job, the party’s spirits had brightened considerably after November 4, when Democrats scored double-digit wins in the Virginia and New Jersey governor’s races.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Mortgage interest rates have declined considerably over the past year, approximately.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The city is considerably cheaper than many Southern California towns and even cheaper than Phoenix and Scottsdale, with an average home value around $318,000, according to Zillow.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
In the years since the 2010 census, CD-6’s demographic had shifted considerably.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably
Adverb
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This recognition is greatly deserved, because Nick has owned this beat like no other reporter.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The work significantly enhances their performance as solid electrolytes for next-generation sodium-ion batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Now, Norwegian hockey is much more comparable to that of Denmark, its southern neighbor across the North Sea.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Last year’s defense was woefully short on top–level talent pretty much everywhere except at defensive tackle.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 18,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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In reality Mars turned out to be far more hostile – an utterly dry dust ball with scarcely any atmosphere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leonard utterly dominated even before his clutch 3-pointer to cap the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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That material is tremendously helpful in building quality soil structure, improving water retention in sandy soils and improving drainage in heavy clay soils.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Super Bowl advertisements are still a tremendously big deal.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Considerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerably. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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