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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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 May 2026
Amenities increase with slightly larger ships that travel to similar destinations.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Cabin sizes skewed large and included a VIP configured 737 that came from the East Coast, and several Gulfstreams and Challengers.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The young studio decided to forgo traditional funding from a publisher or private backers, and instead reached out to the larger gamer community through a crowdfunding campaign.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 24 May 2026
Amenities increase with slightly larger ships that travel to similar destinations.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Adverb
Ironically, programs like this illustrate the bind in which both Mellon and the humanities writ large find themselves.
—Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Cabin sizes skewed large and included a VIP configured 737 that came from the East Coast, and several Gulfstreams and Challengers.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The food ranges from snacky to sizable, and the quality of dishes varies widely.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, the American Podiatric Medical Association, or APMA, gave its official seal of approval to a handful of styles from the brand worn by Oprah, Julia Roberts, and my very fashionable colleagues.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Best Amazon Outlet Fashion Sales Amazon’s outlet has plenty of fashionable finds on sale this Memorial Day, like these $13 ballet flats that are perfect for year-round wear.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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This is when the falls are at their most powerful, with enormous clouds of spray rising high above the gorge and drifting across the surrounding rainforest.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Plant held her diploma with both hands high over her head searching for her family in the overhead bleachers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The majority-Republican House Committee on Appropriations proposed on Wednesday less extreme but still substantial cuts, slashing 20% from the agency and reducing funding to the state clean water programs by almost 25%.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Loafers can sometimes feel weirdly stiff straight out of the box, but this popular Uptown pair skips that painful break-in phase.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Amazon’s big Memorial day sale has tons of last-minute deals on New Balance, Apple, Kate Spade, and more popular brands across categories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Adverb
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The Hormuz closure confirmed this shift loudly, expensively, and irreversibly.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The City Football Group, with Manchester City as the jewel in its crown, is a prime — and expensively-assembled — example.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the inclusion of six players who are capable of playing center back probably confirms what USMNT observers have believed for the better part of a year, that Pochettino is likely to field a back three/back five formation for a considerable chunk of the tournament.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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On the positive side, especially if this woman plans to have children, Miss Manners observes that losing the friendship will no doubt save you considerable time and money in the future.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching).—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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And the Clash was my favorite band as a kid.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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