1
as in mostly
for the most part
the earth's surface is largely composed of water
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2
as in highly
to a large extent or degree
with this land purchase, the corporation largely increases its holdings in the area
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Recent Examples of largely
Among smart TVs, streaming sticks, and other streaming devices, Apple TVs are largely viewed as a safe haven.
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
The measure passed by 25-11 with Democrats largely in favor and Republicans largely against.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
One factor could be a trend that was evident before work and commerce were largely halted by COVID in March 2020.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
The fact that Point Roberts dangles off the edge of British Columbia, relies almost entirely on Canada for its utilities and has no land connection to the rest of the US has largely not been an issue, until now.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2025
The measure passed by 25-11 with Democrats largely in favor and Republicans largely against.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
One factor could be a trend that was evident before work and commerce were largely halted by COVID in March 2020.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 31 May 2025
The fact that Point Roberts dangles off the edge of British Columbia, relies almost entirely on Canada for its utilities and has no land connection to the rest of the US has largely not been an issue, until now.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for largely
Adverb
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The Council’s deliberations are mostly behind closed doors.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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These cases mostly centered on medical issues, including diabetes, chronic pain, and other non-lethal afflictions.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Orcas are highly social ocean predators that live and travel in groups, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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One of the best parts is that the work is highly personalized, which is something pages of online info lack.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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While convenience stores do sell some healthy items, like apples and bananas, the cost of those foods is greatly marked up compared to a grocery store, Boys said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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But some insiders say that rosy summary of removing humans from the risk assessment process greatly downplays the problems the changes could cause.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Carey: There is just something about watching a midfield technician utterly control the tempo of a game.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The 24-time grand slam winner was utterly dominant throughout, facing just one break point all game.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Marcos Magaña was born and raised in the eastern Coachella Valley, a predominantly agricultural desert region in Southern California.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Migraine headaches are predominantly classified as either migraine without aura or migraine with aura, with a few rare subtypes of migraine with aura.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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“Largely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/largely. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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