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
Tornado sirens are more effective there as the land is flat, so the sound travels over considerable distances.
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
The home, which was completed in 1949, was spared from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, but sustained considerable smoke damage.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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For The Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 19 July 2025
The home, which was completed in 1949, was spared from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year, but sustained considerable smoke damage.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
Has also done considerable community service work and is described as continuously giving back to the community with more than 180 hours of community helping local veterans and veteran organizations.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
While Applied’s considerable exposure to China, which made up over a third of its revenue in FY'24, has raised investor concerns due to U.S. export restrictions, signs of easing tensions are emerging.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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Though cars remain a significant part of the area’s economy, the region has been steadily diversifying its economic landscape over the past several years.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
22 July 2025
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Helen Cornelius' success as a performer, songwriter Famously, Cornelius, born Helen Lorene Johnson on December 6, 1941, achieved significant stardom at 33.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Driven by online forums and influencers, meme stock surges can result in significant gains for some investors while causing substantial losses for short sellers.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The tour's economic impact is substantial, boosting local businesses like hair salons and restaurants, and generating millions in revenue for cities.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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To unwind the settlement because of textual ambiguity could cause sizable harm.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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The hardest trays to install use a sizable collection of pieces and parts and require you to drill holes into your desk.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The expansion site for phase 2, south of the Falcon Trace II apartments, will initially be developed as a large pond for floodplain mitigation.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cannon told the publication, citing how Jones reportedly left each of his children large inheritances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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This ordeal lasted years and took a tremendous toll on his personal life.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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But the most surprising and disappointing part was the failure to focus on recent progress and fully commit to the tremendous opportunities in clean energy.—
Christine Feely,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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This is a great UFC fight card that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Dropping that grenade on the audience with so little time left to feel the impact does Jill little justice, but DeWitt does, in fairness, invest great pathos in her.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The controversial singer-songwriter turned himself into the most successful musician in country several years back, and the duet was seen as a huge moment in pop culture.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Powering spacecraft, especially out in the dark, cold outer solar system, is a huge challenge.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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However, there were also some big surprises — including Meghann Fahy scoring her first lead actress nomination for Sirens. Colman Domingo and Uzo Aduba also got some love from Emmy voters.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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