1
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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Recent Examples of large
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
BlueBird 7 is one of the largest satellites in space, with an antenna that spans 2,400 square feet (223 square meters).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Other major unions with political influence so far have stayed on the sidelines, including the state’s largest labor federation, the Connecticut AFL-CIO.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
BlueBird 7 is one of the largest satellites in space, with an antenna that spans 2,400 square feet (223 square meters).
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
That these are happening at a moment of precariousness for the industry writ large makes the stakes that much higher.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
The crypto industry writ large ended up as the largest source of political donations during the 2024 presidential election campaign.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bezos' space company just notched a big reusability milestone — but also suffered a sizable setback.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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While personal fans have been a fashionable accessory since before the Victorian era, the category has been stifled by a lack of innovation for a while.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Senators captain Brady Tkachuk took a puck up high late in the second period, returned for one shift in the third and then did not return.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Robertson has 44 goals, two short of his career high scored three years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation last month, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening already substantial political hurdles for the White House.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Part of the problem is that his influence is so huge; the Canadian singer known as the Weeknd has become one of the most popular performers in the world with his moody, artful update of Jackson’s music.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Santa Monica city officials acknowledged that a change of shopping habits and safety concerns has hurt the popular shopping center.—
Brittney Ermon,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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To be in a place built—so very expensively—on fossil fuels, listening to endless green talk from an industry profiting off planetary destruction, is far more discombobulating than the astonishing shopping options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The soundtrack boasts expensively familiar crowd-pleasers by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and Billy Joel.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, your powers of insight and persuasion in conversations with others will be considerable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Young is a multi-hyphenate artist who commands considerable celebrity.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Style it by the edge of your sofa to add bonus space for your morning coffee or evening snacks, or use it by a window in your entryway, bedroom, or kitchen as a pedestal table to show off your favorite houseplants.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Gemini in Chrome is rolling out a new feature called Skills to save and reuse your favorite prompts.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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