1
as in sizable
of a size greater than average of its kind
he was hungry, so he ordered the large pizza
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2
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a color that will be very large this spring if the fashion designers have their way
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as in high
in a luxurious manner
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
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Recent Examples of large
Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Some of America’s largest supermarkets (Walmart, Whole Foods) and fast-food chains (McDonald’s, Burger King) participate in the Fair Food Program.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
Steve Inskeep, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In a sign of entrenched woes facing the world’s second-largest economy, data released this week showed factory output and consumption rising in August at their weakest pace in around a year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Some of America’s largest supermarkets (Walmart, Whole Foods) and fast-food chains (McDonald’s, Burger King) participate in the Fair Food Program.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
And that's what law enforcement does and the first responder community writ large does every single day.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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Turns out there is also a sizable hitch in the AI internal code-generation mechanics.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The party’s misfortunes appear even greater in the context of its landslide victory in July last year, which delivered it a sizable majority in parliament.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In advance of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, police swept the streets of Ginza, a fashionable neighborhood in Tokyo, for members of a group of style-conscious students known as the Miyuki Tribe.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bell recently made the most fashionable host at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards in February, commanding the stage in not one, but four different Giorgio Armani Privé looks throughout the night.—
Laney Crawley,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Cornhuskers are 3-0 and riding high after two 50-point blowouts of their own.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The horizontal line mounted high up on the wall instantly draws the eye up and creates an illusion of height.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gap years spent working, volunteering, or launching projects often lead to more intentional education choices and a more substantial ROI.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lot of the unit covers a substantial area of 7,400 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also formulated with popular and effective ingredients, like retinol, antioxidants, and vitamin E.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Might Gaine was the fourth entry in the Brave saga and was a uniquely popular series.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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In sport organizations, where cultures are often lean, fast-moving and emotionally charged, this spiral happens quickly and expensively.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Getting that crowd of Hollywood actors, supermodels, fashion designers and athletes in the same room for a group photo was a feat of complex calendar logistics requiring diplomacy and considerable industry sway.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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While there would be considerable tonnage of general entertainment cable networks, the main difference between the current scenario and 2019 is that CNN would be part of the package.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Batons, sticks, pipes, and small arms are among their favorite weapons.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Style it with a mini skirt and boots, biker shorts and sneakers, or your favorite jeans and T-shirt.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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