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adjective

ˈlärj How to pronounce large (audio)
Definition of largenext
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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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2
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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large

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adverb

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
Adjective
Still, the disconnect between the price of oil and the tightness of the market has rarely been larger. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The deal, if materialized, would be one of the largest deals in history. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
Just two rounds of Premier League football remain, and matchweek 37 looms large at both ends of the table. — Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 16 May 2026 His impact on cable TV and the news industry writ large will endure for generations to come. — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for large
Recent Examples of Synonyms for large
  1. sizable
  2. fashionable
  3. high
  4. substantial
  5. popular
  6. expensively
  7. considerable
  8. favorite
Adjective
  • Pakistan must manage its sizeable Shiite population and its sensitive relationship with Tehran, while Turkey and Iran share concerns over Kurdish separatism despite competing elsewhere in the region.
    — Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Over the decades, the principessa cake in particular has cultivated a devout — and fashionable — following.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • All of these newly fashionable hybrid shows campaigned for the Emmys as comedies.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adverb
  • With Farinelli in charge of the awards and Silvia Calandrelli, who is a high-ranking executive at Italy’s state broadcaster RAI, in the more ceremonial role as the Italian academy’s president to which she was appointed last week.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • Additionally, substantial outward investment by Japanese companies, as well as foreign earnings of these firms remaining overseas, continued to weigh on the yen, Tran added.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The city should declare a substantial tax-increment financing surplus.
    — Angel Gutierrez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • In past weeks, authorities shut down cafes in central Tehran that were popular with residents during the ceasefire.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The main event between top babyfaces Rhodes and Punk, while a compelling narrative, highlighted a repetitive formula of popular heroes clashing for world titles.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of popular
Adverb
  • The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Training works best when the system helps people minimize risks and recover safely, not fail expensively.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of expensively
Adjective
  • But as a result, HOAs have considerable environmental policy power, affecting how entire neighborhoods use water, generate energy, provide wildlife habitat and respond to climate change.
    — Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There was a considerable and expected dropoff in practice attendance at Monday’s second session open to fans.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • The smoothing and plumping fan-favorite masks have (literally) uplifted me on groggy mornings, amid grueling hangovers, and during spa nights with my best friends.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The bold rose perfume is a cult classic and a favorite among Vogue editors, and pop star legends like Madonna.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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