1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
After Trump’s defeat in 2020, Patel leveraged his connections to the former president to attain considerable wealth.
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Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Audubon Florida, millions of birds fly through the Sunshine State en route to their wintering grounds, and back through when returning to their summering grounds; a considerable number of these birds come from as far away as Alaska and Argentina.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
If Wolves can help Lemina regain his focus for a final push, then a midfielder of his quality with considerable Premier League experience could be an attractive option.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Not every observer would agree with the assessment of Trump’s administration, but certainly, there is considerable overlap both in policy and in strategy.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Brian Slodysko, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
According to Audubon Florida, millions of birds fly through the Sunshine State en route to their wintering grounds, and back through when returning to their summering grounds; a considerable number of these birds come from as far away as Alaska and Argentina.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
If Wolves can help Lemina regain his focus for a final push, then a midfielder of his quality with considerable Premier League experience could be an attractive option.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Not every observer would agree with the assessment of Trump’s administration, but certainly, there is considerable overlap both in policy and in strategy.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.—
Shawn Raymundo,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Along with the cold will come the chance for a significant snowstorm, one that could eventually bring blizzard conditions to parts of the East Coast.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Finally, Musk’s companies SpaceX and StarLink are substantial federal contractors.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Iraqi Kurds have achieved a measure of autonomy, Syrian Kurds have established de facto self-rule, and Turkish Kurds have gained substantial political representation.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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But the sizable Balkan territory once encompassed much of modern Bulgaria and parts of northern Greece and European Turkey, between the Black Sea and the Aegean.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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If this blow connects with a beast's weak point, your hunter performs a powerful finishing attack that knocks the monster down, giving you a sizable opening.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Roach, known for styling A-list clients like Zendaya and Celine Dion, styled himself for courtside chic with a knee-length fur over a merlot sweater and silky pants in the same hue, an extra large Bottega Veneta woven leather clutch and oversized Chanel sunglasses as the finishing touches.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pavel and Klara see the position of humankind in a larger context.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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Houston validated it with a tremendous comeback win at Arizona.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hartford has tremendous but underutilized assets in the many gyms, swimming pools and playgrounds at our public schools.—
John Q. Gale,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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The disparity is even greater with respect to people serving the longest sentences.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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That's nearly 12 times greater than the number of birds affected statewide in all of 2023, per a USDA database.—
Sabrina Moreno,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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There is a huge, huge demand for the film in the United States.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2025
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After Welcoming Daughter Golden Large fish could be seen swimming in a huge floor-to-ceiling tank behind them.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Shopify is Canada’s second biggest company by market cap.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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There is precedent for admitting a big land mass with a tiny population as a state.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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