loom large

idiom

: to have great importance or influence

Rising tuition costs loom large in the minds of many parents.

She was a critic who loomed large in literary circles.

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Moving Forward As Trump’s policies loom large, the climate tech sector must brace for potential disruptions while seizing opportunities for innovation and growth. —

Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Advertisement Politics Trump’s own unorthodox rise, focus on loyalty loom large as nominees face headwinds Dec. 8, 2024 Voters there ended the Republican supermajority for the upcoming session and elected Democrats to nearly all statewide offices, including governor and attorney general. —

Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 Museums and galleries continue to loom large as promoters and gatekeepers in Indigenous arts. —

Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024 The potential policy shift is expected to loom large over the meeting in Belgium, with Blinken seeking to reassure NATO partners of American commitments. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for loom large