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adjective

ˈlärj How to pronounce large (audio)
Definition of largenext
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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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large

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adverb

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
Adjective
This can include large appliances like your washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal, or systems such as plumbing, heating, A/C and the electrical system. — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world without being an Islamic state, and while its people believe in ghosts, the Quran has no such concept. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 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
  1. sizable
  2. fashionable
  3. high
  4. substantial
  5. popular
  6. expensively
  7. considerable
  8. favorite
Adjective
  • That competitiveness, along with California’s sizable cache of electoral votes, helped boost Reagan’s political standing nationally.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to Campbell, the new company comes with a sizeable capital injection and will acquire IP, develop original and adapted material, finance productions, and produce content for film, TV and other media platforms.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • The Marché des Enfants Rouges, tucked away on Rue de Bretagne in the fashionable Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
    — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Many of them were designed with a specific activity in mind, like hiking or running, and the fashionable crowd adopted them as outfit enhancers.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adverb
  • Witnesses described horrifying scenes after a man reportedly fell to his death from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia — leaving other passengers stranded high above the ground.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Jansen was beaten through the gate by a Hazlewood nip-backer on 35, and Simon Harmer went in the same over to a riser that brushed his glove and shoulder and that Carey had to leap high for.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • That said, the targeting software and operational testing still require substantial work.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, the distribution of that wealth is uneven as certain households own substantial property and investment portfolios while others don’t.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Filled with plushies and collectibles from popular franchises such as Pokémon, the franchise’s arcades typically have more than 30 claw machines in its stores, its website said.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
Adverb
  • Driving oneself would become an expensively anachronistic hobby, like horseback riding—car boys a futuristic answer to horse girls.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • By then, the decision has already been made for them, and made expensively, because water intrusion means the project now includes decking, insulation and drywall, not just shingles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of expensively
Adjective
  • But the fee puts considerable professional access within reach of people financing their own ambitions.
    — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In Japan, this has meant not only a great deal of collusion between yakuza gangs and law enforcement but also considerable overlap between crime and politics—especially, though not exclusively, right-wing politics.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Our customers pair all of their favorite knits back to their favorite pair of jeans that’s vintage or what not.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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