Definition of largenext
1
2

large

2 of 2

adverb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of large
Adjective
Wilson founded Sports Card Investor in Atlanta, one of the nation’s largest trading card businesses. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 The problem is that Chicago lost almost 12% of the rental units in those buildings between 2012 and 2023 due to deconversions to single-family homes, demolitions and other factors, while larger buildings account for most of the unit growth. Adam Drakulic, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Just two rounds of Premier League football remain, and matchweek 37 looms large at both ends of the table. Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026 His impact on cable TV and the news industry writ large will endure for generations to come. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for large
Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
  • The younger Rivers will be headed to North Carolina State, following in the sizable footsteps of his father.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • On a more practical level, international living may save you a sizable amount on housing, healthcare, and daily expenses such as groceries.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Their original running shoes are functional, but the fresh FP Movement drop is seriously fashionable.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Advertisement Dreams have not always been a fashionable target of study.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • McGee was an antagonist in Season 5 of Top Boy, a high-ranking member of the Irish mob who distributed drugs in London for his uncle, Tadgh McGee.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • No firm timetable has been announced for the high-riding grand tourer, but there’s been reporting that the finished production version could be unveiled as soon as next year.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Some prediction market companies have received unflattering media headlines based on false premises—Kalshi doesn’t take bets directly involving war or wildfires despite substantial news coverage suggesting otherwise.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In another time, the MacBook Neo could have caused a substantial realignment of the lowish-end laptop business.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fedorov, a popular minister credited with modernizing Ukraine’s armed forces and accelerating the military’s embrace of technology and drone warfare, was dismissed last month after reportedly falling out with the country’s top military commander.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In June a popular Iranian singer, Parastoo Ahmadi, together with eight members of her band and production team, were sentenced in Qom to 74 lashes and banned from leaving the country for two years.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.
    Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • The duo’s speech at the Oscars following their win was the source of a considerable amount of chatter in the days following.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The Forecasts Are Huge, but Also Uncertain There is little disagreement that data-center electricity demand will continue to rise, although there is considerable disagreement over exactly how fast.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • My favorite scare must have been accomplished with the person-doubling technology from The Prestige.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • It's positioned by the infinity pool and our favorite slice of sand, where beanbag loungers squat in front of a cocktail bar and a cinema-sized projector on movie nights.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster