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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
And that's what law enforcement does and the first responder community writ large does every single day.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The 58 points scored by the Broncos is a season low, while the 17-point margin of defeat is the second-largest at home in Rice’s 16 years at Boise State.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
And that's what law enforcement does and the first responder community writ large does every single day.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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This compact yet sizable belt bag has a simple silhouette that looks very similar to the one Diaz just wore.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Highly revered for its outdoorsy facilities, the low-slung La Reserve Hotel and Spa Geneva occupies a sizable, green patch alongside its namesake lake.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nights out in Florence called for a more sophisticated look than what’s common in American cities, making a classic black blazer the best option for looking put-together and fashionable.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The death of the activist Renee Nicole Good at the hands of an immigration agent has been justified on the right in a fashionable tone of detachment.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Of the many nadirs this season — from letting a two-goal lead slip against Bournemouth to their existing run of five defeats in six league games from December 14 — the chastening 3-0 loss against Wolves on January 3 ranks high.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Walmart — Walmart shares gained 3% to an all-time intraday high, after Nasdaq said the retail giant will be added to the Nasaq-100 index later this month.—
Christina Cheddar Berk,Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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But an information-technology contract gone horribly awry on her watch resulted in late bills last year that required school districts throughout the county to borrow and pay substantial interest just to make payroll and cover basic expenses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Fast forward to 2026, and Carhartt has become a popular option for any outdoor enthusiast due to the durability and technology woven into its clothing.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Perhaps China’s aggressive state spending, open-source AI coding, and interest in ordinary use cases for the technology will ultimately give the country an edge over American firms that are expensively chasing revolutionary applications for a more theoretical product.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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New technology can solve crimes faster, safer, and less expensively than ever before.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (foot) is the only considerable contributor inactive with injury.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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In theory, this engine could achieve escape velocity from the Solar System, but would also produce considerable heat and radiation that would need to be safely contained.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Today, Pimblett is a slightly bigger favorite, coming in at -225 over Gaethje, who is currently listed as the +190 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Keep reading to shop our favorite pairs starting at $23.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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