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adjective

ˈlärj How to pronounce large (audio)
Definition of largenext
1
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
Carnival's larger ships include attractions such as a roller coaster at sea, while Norwegian offers amenities including water parks, go-kart racing and virtual-reality gaming. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Expansion also continues at Blue Origin’s Rocket Park where a $330 million building is in the works to support the manufacture of the upper stages needed for its larger New Glenn rockets. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 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
  • That competitiveness, along with California’s sizable cache of electoral votes, helped boost Reagan’s political standing nationally.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • According to Campbell, the new company comes with a sizeable capital injection and will acquire IP, develop original and adapted material, finance productions, and produce content for film, TV and other media platforms.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of sizable
Adjective
  • Ortega and Ora weren’t the only fashionable famous faces on the red carpet.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The fashionable young man introduced himself as Nicholas Yakovlev, a friend of Adrien’s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adverb
  • The share of Asian American students, who were clustered in more affluent, high-performing schools, subsequently fell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The fugitive is believed to be a high-ranking member of Milwaukee Kings street gang operating on Chicago's north side, according to the FBI.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of high
Adjective
  • For a complicated model with multiple color changes, the waste can become substantial.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of substantial
Adjective
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Filled with plushies and collectibles from popular franchises such as Pokémon, the franchise’s arcades typically have more than 30 claw machines in its stores, its website said.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of popular
Adverb
  • Driving oneself would become an expensively anachronistic hobby, like horseback riding—car boys a futuristic answer to horse girls.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • By then, the decision has already been made for them, and made expensively, because water intrusion means the project now includes decking, insulation and drywall, not just shingles.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of expensively
Adjective
  • Yet the combination of grievance politics, inter-generational unfairness and an inescapable sense of decline is what makes France feel so fragile despite its size and its still considerable strengths.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Although the test demonstrated remote connectivity and control over a considerable distance, the Navy did not report an autonomous flight, aerial refueling operation, or carrier landing as part of this event.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of considerable
Adjective
  • Cherry Check Electric Kettle This MacKenzie-Childs electric kettle is sure to be your new favorite kitchen piece.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the finale, models walked down with boxes for audiences to cast votes for their favorite look.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Large.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/large. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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