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
Jax's 2025 has been a roller coaster-type year, marked by both significant achievements and considerable setbacks.
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The Defender’s large footprint is justified by its considerable luggage capacity, but at the end of the day, the challenges of needling the 110 through narrow roadways and squeezing it into tight parking spots can become a chore.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The state supported the idea due to the considerable savings in construction time and costs.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Along with Trump loyalists, who have bought shares in his media company, parent of Truth Social, as well as right-leaning social outlet Rumble, Newsmax also generated considerable attention online.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
The Defender’s large footprint is justified by its considerable luggage capacity, but at the end of the day, the challenges of needling the 110 through narrow roadways and squeezing it into tight parking spots can become a chore.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The state supported the idea due to the considerable savings in construction time and costs.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2025
Along with Trump loyalists, who have bought shares in his media company, parent of Truth Social, as well as right-leaning social outlet Rumble, Newsmax also generated considerable attention online.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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The nonpartisan Tax Foundation said the average American household will pay $2,100 a year more for goods because of the significant universal and reciprocal tariffs Trump announced Wednesday.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Navigating a Complex Legal Landscape In recent months, the U.S. regulatory landscape has seen significant shifts concerning DEI initiatives.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to the more substantial cooling in the Mac Studio, chips like the M4 Max and M3 Ultra can work their hardest without throttling.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers that do not resolve deficits for a model year may be subject to substantial CAFE civil penalties to bring their fleets into compliance.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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And unsurprisingly, indoor-outdoor living was prioritized, with a sizable yard that’s accessible from several points on the main floor.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trial alone lasted forty-one days, and there is a sizable cast of characters.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Country Airplay list is Billboard’s largest radio-specific chart, tracking 60 songs each week.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Another video posted from a high angle showed a large plume of smoke coming from the house and filling the air.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Most teams have a tremendous amount at stake in the final week of the season.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Head coach Geno Auriemma earned his 12th NCAA women's basketball championship Sunday, after an 82-58 rout over No. 1 seed South Carolina, a tremendous feat for his legendary career – the most of any men's or women's program in NCAA history.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Last year saw a huge uptick in tornadoes later in the spring and activity continued through December, with nearly 2,000 tornado reports in total.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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More: Top Armed Services Republican and Democrat call for independent probe of Hegseth and Signal leak The retired lieutenant colonel said Hegseth appeared to have added real time updates from a secure Defense Department messaging system – a huge breach of security.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Mente added that the biggest difference between their prior collaborations and partnerships with influencers, talent and creatives is the global scale Cardi B’s beauty and fashion brands will reach.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Red Sox, in need of an anchor for their rotation, pursued Crochet for much of the winter before finalizing the deal at the Winter Meetings, marking one of the biggest trades of the offseason.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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