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 The other, which is a considerably big group, are very angry. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026 Skies will become partly sunny, and rain chances will drop considerably. — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 Foliage also varies considerably, with lush green, golden yellow, and steel blue varieties available. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Jović has considerably less grass in her CV, but credits her natural ease on the surface with her soccer childhood in Los Angeles. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Until the individual pieces emerge, her guests have provided a considerably more detailed jewelry report. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 Spain’s immigrant population has grown considerably in recent decades, with around 10 million people in the country of 50 million having been born elsewhere. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Force’s plan came to fruition in 1837, when the government published nine volumes—most of them considerably more than 1,000 pages—under the magisterial title American Archives. — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 Hurricanes Helene and Milton (2024) The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season produced two back-to-back hurricanes that caused considerably damage in the Southeast. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026

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Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
This cucumber-and-onion dip meshes both flavors from the beloved Southern appetizers to make a zesty, creamy dish that will be highly appreciated at any party.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Fireworks may be the traditional way to celebrate America’s birthday, but in Alaska, 250 years call for something with a little more horsepower and significantly fewer surviving vehicles.

— Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Ensure the stain is fully gone before drying—once heat sets it in, removal becomes significantly harder.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Over the past decade, home prices have risen much faster than wages.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 3 July 2026
These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Was that the most incredible goal, in its quality and significance, of an utterly incredible World Cup?

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Slimane, a formidable figure in fashion who had a tremendously successful run at Saint Laurent, was still in his role at the time, and yet the executive made Vaccarello an enticing offer.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
By not signing Rosenqvist to a contract extension before the 110th Indianapolis 500 last month, Rosenqvist’s value rose tremendously in a short period of time and will presumably lure him back to Arrow McLaren.

— Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of tremendously

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