considerably

adverb

Definition of considerablynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably
  1. greatly
  2. highly
  3. significantly
  4. much
  5. utterly
  6. tremendously
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • These guys might do much of the unglamorous work that goes unnoticed, breaking up play, playing short passes and sliding across into position to snuff out counter-attacks, but their role is highly valued in the transfer market.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • People who have it are highly capable learners, but need to be taught in a direct, explicit way.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Kabita died from complications of eclampsia, with severe anemia contributing significantly, says Mahato, the hospital paramedic.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The percentage and number of women directors in 2025 has significantly decreased since 2024 (a record high 16 women), but was identical to 2008.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 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
  • With one gentle squeeze of a tweezer or lash applicator, they’re secured in place all day and look completely, utterly natural.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • All these made the neighborhood vibrant and utterly essential to the enormous city.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of utterly
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
Definition of tremendously

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“Considerably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerably. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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