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large

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adverb

largeness

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of large
Adjective
Phil Mickelson was among the large array of past champions and stars of the game who failed to make the weekend. Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 May 2025 But allow me a moment of directness: Listen up, my friends — especially those of you in the large companies working in both production and distribution. Martin Moszkowicz, Deadline, 17 May 2025
Adverb
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023 The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large. Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for large
Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
  • Nikola Jokic is the biggest reason why the Nuggets are on the brink of a sizable upset.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
  • The hosting country would naturally want a sizable say in how the AGI is going to be used.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 May 2025
  • As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.
    Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2025
Adverb
  • Tkachuk was hit high after colliding with Penguins defenceman Ryan Graves near the end of the regular season.
    Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The stress runs especially high here in Illinois, the United States’ No. 1 soybean-producing state.
    Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Since 2015, when Cook County chose Tyler in part to automate property tax bills and records, issues with Tyler’s work have resulted in substantial delays and much higher costs to taxpayers than originally conceived, as the Tribune and Injustice Watch reported in April in a thorough investigation.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • Yes, a Knicks team that has been unstoppable in the fourth quarter is a substantial underdog against a Celtics team that is not only A) missing its top scorer but also B) struggling through a poor series by two of its top complementary scorers in Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • Hailey, 28, appeared in a new episode of Vogue's popular In the Bag series, in tandem with her cover story, which was released on Tuesday, May 20.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 21 May 2025
  • Thanks to that songwriting session, Pattie also has ties to one of the Beatles’ most popular hits.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • And both Harrison and Pierce share a sort of commitment to their craft — professionalism, generosity on set.
    Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
  • Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.
    Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • The proposal has faced considerable opposition from lawmakers and analysts over various issues from costs to capacity.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 May 2025
  • However, implementing such a complex solution requires an attentive eye and considerable preparation.
    Atal Bansal, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 May 2025
  • Series regular Tony Todd, who died last fall, returns for a touching posthumous scene that references another fan favorite character.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 May 2025

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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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