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adverb

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Recent Examples of large
Adjective
Instead of large meetings, Mendoza prefers to check in with his players one-on-one. Will Sammon, New York Times, 22 June 2025 Over the past 10 years, the number of renters aged 65 and older has surged by nearly 30 percent, adding 2.4 million senior renters across the country—by far the largest growth of any age group, according to new research conducted by Point2Homes. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Adverb
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 But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for large
Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
  • Bezos has also pledged to make sizable charity donations, including €1 million to Corila — an academic consortium dedicated to studying Venice’s lagoon ecosystem — according to Corriere della Sera and Italy’s ANSA news agency.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 23 June 2025
  • According to the Energy Information Administration, China’s primary oil sources are Russia, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Iraq and Oman, although a sizable portion of Malaysia’s exports are actually relabeled or transferred from Iran.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • These high-waist yoga leggings with contrast trim feature a contrast trim for a fashionable touch.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Adverb
  • When opponents control the midfield, press high and cut off those vertical routes, Iceland struggles to progress the ball or retain meaningful possession.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Music blasted from floats, players sprayed champagne from atop double-decker buses, and the Stanley Cup itself gleamed in the ocean breeze, held high for all to see.
    Al Diaz, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • This, coupled with liquidity issues, can lead to cash flow crises, forcing sales at substantial discounts.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The spending will be paid for, in part, through substantial cuts to social safety net programs.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Initially popular during the Art Deco era, this type of seating was back in fashion in the 1950s (when designer Vladimir Kagan introduced his Serpentine Sofa).
    Dina Cheney, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
  • The nights have become so popular that artists from those respective genres, from Avril Lavigne and Darren Criss to members of the Village People, have been attending and even performing at them — and Friday night’s show will feature special appearances from Passion Pit and the duo Matt and Kim.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • News of the plan, which was developed by city administrators but has not been publicly vetted or discussed, has provoked considerable consternation in political, downtown, cultural and preservation circles.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
  • However, be cautious, as the sand and bits of material can fly out with considerable force.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • On Why Saunas And Cold Plunges Are Pivotal For Recovery Routine As Washington decompresses during the offseason, one of his favorite spots to hit up is WorldSprings Dallas.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • His commitment gives Michigan its biggest recruiting win of the summer so far and another head-to-head victory against the Crimson Tide, the program Michigan beat in bowl games the past two years.
    Austin Meek, New York Times, 24 June 2025
  • Heading into mandatory minicamp, the biggest story for the Commanders was a player who was not on the field.
    Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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