1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
Instead of returning the money, a federal indictment claims that Cherfilus-McCormick and others conspired to launder the overpayment and diverted a considerable portion of it to her campaign.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, in a quest to secure a considerable return in terms of image, partners will include the likes of Emporio Armani’s EA7 line, Salomon, Omega, P&G, Alibaba, Coca Cola and Samsung, to name a few.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Since Ronaldo joined during the 2022-23 season, Al Nassr have spent a considerable amount of money on player acquisitions.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Also, in a quest to secure a considerable return in terms of image, partners will include the likes of Emporio Armani’s EA7 line, Salomon, Omega, P&G, Alibaba, Coca Cola and Samsung, to name a few.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s still considerable doubt over the efficacy of AI agents in the workplace.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Feb. 2026
Since Ronaldo joined during the 2022-23 season, Al Nassr have spent a considerable amount of money on player acquisitions.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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The legislative package could prove to be one of the most significant economic measures passed this Congress.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The department said there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but noted a press conference would be called if a significant development occurs.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Still, that leaves a substantial audience who will find much to enjoy in this grisly yet sensitive take on the old maxim that every baby is different.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Governor Abbott’s property tax reform plan includes a constitutional amendment to abolish school district maintenance & operations property taxes for homeowners, which will result in substantial property tax savings.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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That’s a sizable investment in a pitcher who projects as a back-of-the-rotation arm and who is coming off an entire year lost to Tommy John surgery.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Memphis singles capital of Tennessee Memphis had the highest percentage of single people among Tennessee's three largest cities.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
9 Feb. 2026
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She was taken to a clinic in Cortina, then transferred to a larger hospital in Treviso, a two-hour drive to the south.—
ANDREW DAMPF,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dawson’s Creek, which costarred Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, and Joshua Jackson, ran for six seasons beginning in 1998 and was a tremendous success for The WB, which had already found teen audiences with 7th Heaven and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
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On the other hand, Zak Kuhr was tremendous as the defensive play caller in place of Williams, especially late in the season.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a 55% greater chance of obesity and a 40% higher probability of developing type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Punishing success is a great formula for losing the successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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And also there’s a huge music staff with a lot of know-how and really, really deep knowledge and contacts and relationships in that space.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Caudle told The Associated Press in a recent interview that his vision is to deploy smaller, newer ships when possible instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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This offers a big potential advantage.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The blow was particularly devastating because the show has no big investors or grant financing, Smook said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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