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
Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
For the industry at large, meaningful change requires equity behind the scenes: in writers’ rooms, on directing teams, and in executive offices where casting decisions are made.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The vehicle crashed through a block wall and left a large hole in the side of the building, according to Lee and photos from the scene.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
For the industry at large, meaningful change requires equity behind the scenes: in writers’ rooms, on directing teams, and in executive offices where casting decisions are made.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
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Trump’s executive order could have a sizable impact in Texas, which has more commercial truck drivers than any other state in the Union due to its outsized role in U.S.-Mexico trade.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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However, there are multiple risks and there remains a real possibility that the stock could see a sizable correction.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Thumping techno drums roll in alongside the stabbing synth lead, which nods to the fashionable sound of the decade’s preferred flavor of techno, currently spearheaded by the likes of Charlotte de Witte and Sara Landry.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
23 July 2025
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The Bicester Collection was among those early visionaries embedding emotion, atmosphere, and local nuance into its villages long before experiential retail became fashionable.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Cease immediately crumpled to the dirt and remained sitting on the side of the mound, as the ball caromed high into the air and landed near the third base coach’s box.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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With Carpenter lurking behind him in the order, Torres launched a challenge fastball from Max Scherzer high over the opposite-field wall.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The tour's economic impact is substantial, boosting local businesses like hair salons and restaurants, and generating millions in revenue for cities.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The game-changing mechanical digital watch, which debuted in white gold in 2019, has been reimagined in the popular (and pretty) gold alloy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Even popular alternatives like sourdough or rye usually don’t measure up to whole wheat bread unless they’re made from whole kernels.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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His considerable skills were overshadowed by his superstar brother.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Harrison claims to feel considerable guilt at not intervening when she was clearly drugged and being targeted by a predator.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
27 July 2025
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Stitch was envisioned years before and quite differently Sanders, 63, revealed that everyone's favorite extraterrestrial chaos agent was originally green rather than blue, and a forest dweller.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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More on Texas road trips: Our Think, Texas road trip to Corpus Christi just got bigger.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Elsewhere on Hot Ones Versus, the two get into just about everything, from Yang's favorite childhood wrestler to Rogers' biggest celebrity crush.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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