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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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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
Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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Combining forces would allow the two companies to fend off Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, at home and abroad.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
The latest forecast is the most unusually warm issued by the center on such a large scale in more than 15 years, according to climatologist Brian Brettschneider.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Zyliss also boasts an impressive capacity that can hold up to six servings of salad, and the large-holed colander removes water faster than other brands without holding your herbs hostage.
—Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 29 Sep. 2021
The holy site has become a proxy for who controls Jerusalem (the eastern part of which remains occupied under international law and which both Israelis and Palestinians claim as their capital) and of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict writ large.
—Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 4 Jan. 2023
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Listing images show a sizable living room with a fireplace and a dining room that opened onto a small outdoor space.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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If there is a fashionable way to wear UGGs, J.Lo has tried it.Isabel Serra, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2024
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During Milan Fashion Week, the Armani Hotel becomes a central hub for the fashionable elite, further highlighting the brand’s enduring influence in both fashion and culture.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Footage of performances by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company is projected high above the show, but the focus, mainly, is art that doesn’t bear an explicit tie to Ailey himself.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The shoes, with a pointed toe and sturdy block heel, highlighted Blige’s consistent preference for high-reaching footwear — a style that has become synonymous with her public appearances.Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a result, CEOs may reap substantial rewards even when their companies' performance is merely average or even below par compared to their industry peers.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Triller’s entry onto NASDAQ and its substantial backers has earned it increasing attention.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Here's a look back at some of the most popular Axios listings of the year.Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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For Cardellini, who never thought the show would be so popular that people would be celebrating its 25th anniversary, this turn of events still feels shocking.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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The stakes are clear—deploying large-scale AI can bring transformative efficiencies and novel solutions, but not without considerable environmental costs.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lively and the rest of the cast agreed to those recommendations, and also avoided Baldoni at the film's New York premiere in August, which generated considerable discussion online.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hulu on Sunday night dropped all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls, Amy Sherman-Palladino’s perennial favorite series that ran for seven seasons on The WB and the CW from 2000-2007 but has steadfastly remained in the ether thanks to streaming.Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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And sure enough, by November 2024 the buck was back on camera and bigger than ever.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Nolan is capping off a big year with another major honor.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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