in large part
idiom
: not entirely but mostly : largely
The success of the play was in large part due to the director.
Examples of in large part in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This rising tide has been spurred in large part by billionaires, particularly Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and, to a lesser extent, Richard Branson.
—
ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
One player to know: The Jets' hopes rest, in large part, on the shoulders of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who leads the NHL in both wins and save percentage.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
This is thanks in large part to the support of an incredible group of founding family funders like Serena Williams, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Kelly Rowland, Karlie Kloss, Ayesha Curry, Abby Phillip, and more.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in large part
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.
ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the U.S., thanks in large part to a successful vaccination program.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 18 Apr. 2025
One player to know: The Jets' hopes rest, in large part, on the shoulders of goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who leads the NHL in both wins and save percentage.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025
This is thanks in large part to the support of an incredible group of founding family funders like Serena Williams, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Kelly Rowland, Karlie Kloss, Ayesha Curry, Abby Phillip, and more.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in large part
Cite this Entry
“In large part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20large%20part. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share