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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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as in high
in a luxurious manner
college students living large on generous allowances from indulgent parents
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as in bigness
the quality or state of being large in size
I was impressed by the largeness of the portions at the new restaurant
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Recent Examples of large
Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Shooting recently wrapped in Naples on the six-episode prequel series that will depict the Neapolitan criminal underworld at a time when its activities were pervasive but less cutthroat — more tied to selling contraband cigarettes than large amounts of drugs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 June 2025
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Colombia’s army is the largest and most professional in Latin America, the recipient of billions dollars in aid from the United States.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Shooting recently wrapped in Naples on the six-episode prequel series that will depict the Neapolitan criminal underworld at a time when its activities were pervasive but less cutthroat — more tied to selling contraband cigarettes than large amounts of drugs.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 June 2025
Adverb
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But scandals loomed large over Benedict's papacy.
—Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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But there’s a sizable contingent of old media players including David Zaslav, fresh from announcing plans to split Warner Bros. Discovery in two, as well as Comcast’s Brian Roberts, who is already enmeshed in spinning off his own underperforming cable properties at NBCUniversal.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Adverb
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The debris cloud billowed away to the stern, now tilted high above the ship’s Marconi wires.—
Jim Shepard,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Instead the Panthers make the 2,500-mile trip back home flying high as that flight with the series knotted after Friday’s dramatic comeback triumph.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Health insurers - losers The bill includes substantial funding cuts for the U.S. Medicaid program, with fiscal hawks pushing for cuts to partly offset the cost of the bill's tax components.—
Shashwat Chauhan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Two fire pits, one in the yard and the other next to the pool, are popular gathering points when entertaining.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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With breathable material, quick-drying abilities, and moisture-wicking properties, these cooling bed sheets have become popular with Amazon shoppers.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Such a life of snippets from childhood to young adulthood shows the initial foundation of a journey driven by great wine and fantastic food, shared in an atmosphere of generosity and wonderment.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His integrity and generosity of spirit touched everyone who had the privilege to work with him.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The legislation, despite its exceptions, still provoked considerable resistance in the House of Representatives.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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She’s cited Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Miss Saigon as some of her own favorite musicals.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
9 June 2025
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Host Cynthia Erivo was perhaps my favorite look of the evening: a Schiaparelli ensemble.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
9 June 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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