1
as in mostly
for the most part
the earth's surface is largely composed of water
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area
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Recent Examples of largely
Of Bellevue itself, however, where Edmond pollinated that first vanilla orchid, nothing remains, the property largely reclaimed by the forest.
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Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Welch remained largely out of the spotlight in the months that followed, ultimately announcing her return to the podcasting world on April 1.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 May 2025
The district’s capital budget, which pays for construction, however, is largely shielded because it is mostly funded by local money that is not tied to enrollment.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
These changes largely involved the response to infections.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Welch remained largely out of the spotlight in the months that followed, ultimately announcing her return to the podcasting world on April 1.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 May 2025
The district’s capital budget, which pays for construction, however, is largely shielded because it is mostly funded by local money that is not tied to enrollment.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
These changes largely involved the response to infections.
—Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely
Adverb
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The super midsize jet, with seating for up to 11 passengers, is used mostly for business travel but has also already been transport for a family trip to Europe.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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In stock markets abroad, indexes were mostly lower across Europe and Asia.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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Specialized Technologies, Equipment And Engineering Solutions Project Cargo demands the use of highly specialized equipment, selected and configured based on detailed engineering assessments.—
Umberto Cavallaro,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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The 34-year-old Alvarez (63-2-2 with 39 KOs) has been mainly competing at super middleweight since 2020.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The medications had similar side effects, mainly relating to gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and vomiting.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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That's crucial because solar wind can greatly affect satellites and robotic explorers in space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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These platforms have enormous impact on our society and greatly shape general public attitudes, stoke conspiracies and spread misinformation.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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The total user base now exceeds 10 million, primarily aged 25 to 35.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Tracker's season 2 finale centers primarily on the disappearance of Bill Weaver (Brian Keane), a local restaurateur and recovering alcoholic.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
Adverb
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The dolphins are chiefly threatened by the fishing industry — as they are sometimes accidentally caught in fishing nets, according to WWF.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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The countermeasures, if implemented, will target around 21 billion euros worth of U.S. goods ranging from agricultural products to clothing, chiefly with a tariff rate of 25%.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
Adverb
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In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But in his ruling Wednesday, Los Angeles County Judge Huey P. Cotton said Curiel utterly failed to pursue his case in a timely manner.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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Leading the predominantly deaf cast are Raffie Julien, Brian Duffy, Matty Gurney, and Claire Wetherall.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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About 97% of the clothes and shoes purchased in the U.S. are imported, predominantly from Asia, according to the American Apparel & Footwear Association.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largely. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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