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
Omar Kardoudi
june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Scientists are particularly concerned about microplastics, bits no larger than a grain of rice that could trigger heart and brain diseases and other ailments, either by their mere presence in people or from toxic chemicals leaching out of the particles.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The contract status of Napheesa Collier will loom large over the organization.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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Adjective
In May 2026 the Royal Australian Navy awarded it its first international defense contract, ordering P4 Transwing drones for autonomous maritime logistics, with an option on larger P5 models from 2027.
—Omar Kardoudi
june 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Scientists are particularly concerned about microplastics, bits no larger than a grain of rice that could trigger heart and brain diseases and other ailments, either by their mere presence in people or from toxic chemicals leaching out of the particles.
—Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Adverb
Just two rounds of Premier League football remain, and matchweek 37 looms large at both ends of the table.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The contract status of Napheesa Collier will loom large over the organization.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
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In an interview with CBS News Texas, Hernandez said the Latino vote will have a sizable impact on the midterm elections in November.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Republicans are considering a sizable, $350-billion-plus increase in Defense spending on par with the White House’s budget request that the GOP could pass on its own, through the reconciliation process that allows Senate majority rule over potential objections from Democrats.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Cool, fashionable girls are wearing track pants this season.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
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The easiest way to make a jersey feel fashionable is by paying attention to proportions.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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The car ended up high-centered on the edge of the manure pile.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In the 64th minute, Christie gained possession at the top of the box and got off a shot that missed high.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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An indigent defense commission in Michigan, which was formed by the legislature in 2013, has led to significant reforms and a substantial influx in state funding.—
Anat Rubin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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For gardeners who have been slightly more lenient in their control efforts, this means that populations already present are now likely to become significantly more substantial, with a core breeding population already large to begin with.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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In this sequence, human Lestat is a popular stage actor in Paris, and Magnus is a Perfect Blue-style greasy-haired stalker at the stage door.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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According to The Associated Press, police identified the five other people as Gaspar Prim Díaz, a popular Argentine YouTuber known as Gaspi; another Argentine, Lucas Vignale; and Brazilians Lucas Brito, Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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General Motors Anderson sees design and human ingenuity falling into three main epochs, beginning with thousands of years of empirical design that saw creators largely mimicking nature, building and testing models, and advancing from there—slowly, expensively, and narrowly focused.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 June 2026
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Creditors wanted the money to be restored as expensively as possible.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Three other vehicles were all stopped a short distance away, each of which also appeared to have sustained considerable damage, with at least two sets of air bags deployed.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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And the resounding manner of Burnham’s win – comprehensively defeating Reform weeks after Labour was routed in local elections – gives him considerable momentum too.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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As the two industries continue to converge and more viewers than ever rally behind their favorite teams and players, brands also need to be watching the sidelines.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Here are some of our favorite moments from the show, which might be the best awards show on TV.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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