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
In particular, the center group remains populated with considerable talent.
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Backlist In a sense, the backlist has existed for almost as long as there has been a printing press, since at its most fundamental level, the backlist consists of those titles for which the publisher still has copies in stock for a considerable amount of time after they were first printed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey were largely given a pass during their first season on the Jets' sideline, but are under considerable pressure to land more talented players by the time the draft concludes on Saturday.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
Backlist In a sense, the backlist has existed for almost as long as there has been a printing press, since at its most fundamental level, the backlist consists of those titles for which the publisher still has copies in stock for a considerable amount of time after they were first printed.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey were largely given a pass during their first season on the Jets' sideline, but are under considerable pressure to land more talented players by the time the draft concludes on Saturday.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Expect considerable tree damage.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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More than anything, Bernard’s significant production at the college level should better position him to make an impact with a QB like Rodgers, who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The planet no longer has active plate tectonics and only experienced more significant geological activity in its distant past.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The bookstore, a two-story antique barn located at the end of Main Street (literally, right where the sidewalk ends), has a separate children’s annex with educational books and games, plus a substantial young adults section on the second floor.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even the sleeker Samsonite Proxis feels substantial without dragging you over the limit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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If they do get relegated this season, the implications will be sizeable.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nvidia, 6 months At least one sizable trader took advantage of those relatively cheaper options, buying 7,500 $230-strike calls expiring May 15 – a $413,000 transaction betting on a 13% ramp from here.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, teams that made multiple first-round picks or a larger volume of picks have a better chance of being higher on this list.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-end work of fundraising for the eventual larger project has already begun, Santana said.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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To see Ben’s growth, to see Jon, his rapid ascent, and to see the team’s success, to see DA — there’s a tremendous sense of pride watching your buddies do such great things professionally.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is a tremendous fit and very good value.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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However — and this is significant — Buffett faced some years with huge losses.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The big man, who won the 2016 NBA Championship as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, previously had his younger sibling under a guardianship, according to TMZ.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The one big missing piece was seeing her team finally capture an elusive state championship.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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