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 Those responsibilities still matter, but the environment around them has changed considerably. — Evan Nierman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 There's considerably more demand for diesel and gasoline worldwide than there is for motor oil, and the daily volume is high. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 For anyone who’s been driving across town to get their fix, this is going to shorten the trip considerably. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026 To be sure, there was considerably more pain beneath the surface, particularly among stocks tied to the AI data center buildout. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 The financial side can vary considerably depending on location, demand, frequency of bookings and the individual caregiver’s experience and abilities. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 Social media has made history infinitely more accessible and considerably more dangerous to navigate. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The class of buoyant new distributors who arrived at TIFF two years ago with fresh cash and big talk has thinned out considerably. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026 Things loosened considerably when an Argentina trip with polo player and model Nacho Figueras came up. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably

Adverb

The Sweden international expressed a preference to leave even before Spurs signed Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in club-record deals, which greatly increased the competition for places in midfield.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a characteristic rash.

— JULHAS ALAM, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
While the airline and ground control argued over replacements, a group of eight highly experienced traveling grooms, including Vard, slipped into emergency mode.

— Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

The attacks have significantly hampered Russia’s refining capacity and prompted widespread fuel shortages, with Moscow recently extending a ban on diesel exports through the end of September as part of a push to stabilize domestic supplies.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Some offerings require significantly more customer support, marketing, staff time or operational attention than others.

— Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Even so, that is not deterring him from making the case that United should be allowed to get much, much larger.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Bloomberg added or extended more than 40 historic districts and passed more than 80 neighborhood downzonings, while Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams were much more accommodating to real-estate interests.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

To go from World Cup stardom back to a league that very few Americans watch, and to a club that averages less than 10,000 fans per game, and to a season in the UEFA Conference League, will be tremendously disappointing.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
With washing, styling, and everyday sun exposure, your hair color can fade tremendously.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tremendously

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