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
Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent research suggests exercise plays a larger role in cancer prevention than previously thought, potentially preventing 40% of cases.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The three largest investors were Joe Agresti, David Ingram and Tony Giarratana himself.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent research suggests exercise plays a larger role in cancer prevention than previously thought, potentially preventing 40% of cases.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Additionally, employers lose about $1.47 million daily in productivity and revenue while society writ large loses another $1.34 billion each day in quality-of-life costs experienced by gun violence victims and their families.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
But the media industry writ large considers the cable marketplace to be in decline.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
Adjective
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In addition, forced heirship rules require set amounts for legal heirs — something retirees with sizable estates should take into consideration.—
Blane Bachelor,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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As areas of Hart Park are reopening to the public following historic flooding earlier this month, an organization's sizable donation will help pay for what's estimated to be millions of dollars' worth of damage to the stadium, softball field and other facilities.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 55-year-old attended a reading for Climbing in Heels by Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas wearing fashionable flare jeans that looked straight out of the 1970s.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The grandeur of Park and Fifth Avenues is the city’s closest rival to the beauty of the fashionable Champs-Élysées in Paris.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The 21-year-old American is flying high off the court, however.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Leoni wants to be on the front foot and aggressive, a key requirement for Liverpool’s back line when defending high up the pitch to prevent opposition counter-attacks.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Another substantial difference was that my dad had 400,000-plus [NASA] people supporting him, while Ed had Tenzing [Norgay] and a small supporting cast of expedition Sherpas and climbers.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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In a film scene still tilted against substantial parts for older female actors, checking off just two of those conflicting notes would be a pretty good showing: Roberts’ latter-day filmography, in particular, has wanted for such range.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Moonlight State Beach is another popular beach, according to Becker, and travelers can camp at San Elijo State Beach.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Foo Fighters sit at No. 4 on the Alternative Airplay roster, while the popular tune declines on the Adult Alternative Airplay tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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From the Sports Desk UofL volleyball gets a considerable piece of the revenue-sharing pie: The University of Louisville is spending revenue-sharing money on college volleyball.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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The sabotage and destruction are considerable, and yes, there’s a version of a chandelier involved.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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DeJean says his favorite pizza is the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast pizza.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Ahlquist’s project is the last big development to come to the area east and west of Ten Mile Road north of I-84 that is guided by the city’s Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan adopted in 2007.—
Marcus Dorsey,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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