as in significant
having great meaning or lasting effect
actually, nothing much changed
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as in very
to a great degree
much gratified by the favorable response to her novel
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as in highly
to a large extent or degree
the new decorations made me much happier
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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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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
Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Aug. 2025
But the movie leaves much of its mysteries unanswered.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 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 head of the Environmental Protection Agency proposed eliminating a rule that guides much of the country’s ability to fight climate change during a July 29 visit to Indianapolis.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Aug. 2025
But the movie leaves much of its mysteries unanswered.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
All in all, the funding adds up to $486 million, according to the Herald/WLRN investigation — much more than what has been previously reported.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
This is a beautiful fish, much more colorful and brighter overall than its close cousin, the bluegill, which anglers love.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 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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In fact, McIntyre also suffered a significant singles loss to Damian Priest at Saturday Night’s Main Event in what has been a running theme for the Scottish superstar.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Seismologists will continue monitoring the region for aftershocks, though significant follow-up tremors are unlikely given the earthquake's small magnitude.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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And a lot of people took it very much to heart and very seriously.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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Pregame pyrotechnics at Nissan Stadium ignited a brief – but very noticeable – fire next to the sideline near one of the end zones.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adverb
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Teen entrepreneurship showcases initiative, problem-solving skills, and real-world impact—qualities that admissions officers highly value.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The first half of Friday’s game looked like two teams who hadn’t played a highly competitive match in six weeks.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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This frame, the project dips almost 20 spaces, falling from No. 125 to No. 144.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The menu covers the classics—pizza, pasta, burgers—and there’s often a piano set or jazz night depending on the day.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cruz and Warren have often publicly disagreed on key issues in the past.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Those individual totals are enough power for each electric provider to serve about 2.7 million average homes simultaneously.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Nationally, about $4 billion annually is returned by all 50 states to the rightful owners as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators says that one in every seven Americans is owed money.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Given how coveted full-backs are, this is an important move from Barca to tie down one of their most consistent performers.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Another important sensorial element of the Maelys Get-Taut Body Firming & Hydrating Mousse-to-Oil is the fragrance.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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The destination has an extremely low crime rate, no hurricanes in recent history and a strong health care system.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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“Much.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/much. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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