as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
actually, nothing much changed
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1
as in very
to a great degree
much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new decorations made me much happier
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3
as in almost
very close to but not completely
today the old neighborhood looks much as it did years ago
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as in often
many times
I don't do that much anymore
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5
as in about
close to but not exactly
he behaves much the same as I did at that age
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as in plenty
a considerable amount
much of what people think they know about words is inaccurate or downright false
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Recent Examples of much
Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
At least seven of those spots are accounted for, which doesn’t leave much margin of error for Samac.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
But Payton stressed that the Broncos won’t pile too much onto Harvey’s plate too soon.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
The woman didn’t have much family; a friend organized her memorial service and wound up inviting the study team.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
At least seven of those spots are accounted for, which doesn’t leave much margin of error for Samac.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
While the manufacturing location has changed, the type of toys sold at Kip’s Toyland has not changed much.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
But Payton stressed that the Broncos won’t pile too much onto Harvey’s plate too soon.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Noun
The best part about the Pines is there is no pressure to do much, and there is anything and everything at your fingertips.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
Ji-Young doesn’t have to do much, and all those moments are there.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for much
Adjective
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While reports differ as to whether costs are rising or falling in recent years, college tuition is still a significant expense, even with financial aid and scholarships.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The barrier-breaking series revolutionized television and made significant contributions to representation on screen, with Ball's role as the lead seen as groundbreaking for the time.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The latest trailer was released on May 14, and it's packed with heroic vibes, jaw-dropping visuals, and what looks like a very annoyed protagonist.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 May 2025
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Artwork can always be colorful, even in a very neutral room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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India evacuates thousands of people from villages near the highly militarized frontier in the Kashmir region.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Text output was impressive for a thermal printer, delivering highly readable text even at 5 points for all the fonts in our tests that would likely be used in a business document.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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Being persuaded to disable this protection during a call is almost certainly a sign of an attack in progress.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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With this one invention, millions of secretaries would soon be relieved of the drudgery of constant retyping, and the business office would have a boon in productivity almost as profound as the one the typewriter itself had ushered in long before.—
Pat Butler,
Sportico.com,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Streaming platforms have also perfected the art of production control, often finalizing all scripts before shooting begins to optimize scheduling and budgets.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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Miller has often recalled how these early experiences watching Paul perform and receiving personal instruction were pivotal in inspiring his own musical journey.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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For example, the Australian complex, which lies about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of Canberra, also features three 111-foot-wide (34 m) radio dishes.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s another important component of the foreclosures First Street tracked: areas where home prices are rising tend to avoid falling into distress.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The release is part of the USPS's longstanding tradition of using stamps to commemorate important national events, serving as both educational tools and collectible artifacts that spotlight America's history and heritage.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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While some have argued for simply adding more landers and rovers, the analyses that can be done in laboratories on Earth will provide much more information than can be obtained on Mars with in situ assets that have, of necessity, extremely limited scientific instrumentation.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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