1
as in loads
a considerable amount
I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quantity
However, if eaten in large enough quantities, clover may cause skin irritation or upset stomach.
—
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
After initially losing billions of dollars, the service is now profitable, though former CEO Bob Iger did later cut back on the number of films and TV shows made specifically for streaming, noting that Disney needed to focus on quality over quantity.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantity
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
After initially losing billions of dollars, the service is now profitable, though former CEO Bob Iger did later cut back on the number of films and TV shows made specifically for streaming, noting that Disney needed to focus on quality over quantity.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
Noun
-
There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
-
Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
That report shows the amount of money spent on sportsbook television advertising is down from a peak in 2021 and the industry airs far fewer commercials than the pharmaceutical sector.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
-
Irrigation systems may require a truly astronomical amount of water.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
One way that the country is choosing to signal its new start to the world is through the metaphorically bizarre but logistically impressive feat of transporting a 60-ton iceberg from the Antarctic to the 1992 Expo in Seville, Spain — crackly TV footage of which opens the film.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
-
Larger sauropods have been found from later on in the Cretaceous period — one as heavy as 70 tons.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
Derek White Thursday's stop was part of Coca-Cola's global FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which is traveling to dozens of cities ahead of the tournament.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
-
Both companies, before their collapse in 2023, developed and planned a dozen mixed-use condo and single-family home projects in Coral Gables, Miami and Miami Beach.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
-
If, for David Lynch, ideas are like fish in a river, then for Danish provocateur Nicolas Winding Refn, those ideas are like chunks of excrement in an exploded sewage pipe.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
-
Ramsbottom was at his desk when the drone smashed through the workspace's tin ceiling, spraying shrapnel in all directions, and lodging a chunk of glass in the back of his head.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
-
With deals up to 72 percent off, best-selling pieces surely won’t stay in stock long, so shop now before your soon-to-be new favorite travel outfit sells out.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
Noun
-
With that said, the Wings will most likely proceed with an abundance of caution and focus on the rookie’s long-term success.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
-
Besides golf, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor activities like lake cruises, fishing, boating, biking, hiking, paddleboarding, and more.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Noun
-
For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust.—
Dan Cavanaugh,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
-
Business records show that Lytvynchuk, who boasted about his wealth when confronted about his actions by angry passersby, owns a logistics and trucking company based in Kent, Washington.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
