CONSIDERABLE Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

considerable

adjective

kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl

Definition of considerable

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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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 Another leader described spending considerable time dismantling structures that were no longer relevant and creating new ones. — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 But to a considerable degree, his fate is beyond anything that Lombardo can control. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Despite the protests, Vucic retains considerable support among Serbia's voters. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 Of note is the sneaker’s $200 price tag, a considerable drop from the $500 retail pricing of Supreme’s collaboration. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for considerable

Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable

Adjective

Summed up, this all provides the ship with significant firepower potential.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
In July, the west-to-east ride across the state passed through a significant stretch of the northeastern Iowa district Mitchell hopes to represent.

— Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of significant

Adjective

Conventional early-warning aircraft have space for substantial radar arrays and powerful onboard systems, but their size and cost can limit how many can be deployed.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
With builds ranging up to $6,000, the new ROG Strix Scar 18 will make a substantial dent in your bank account.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Zygielbaum was surprised however that the DOJ reached out only to him, and not the Republican clerk in neighboring Weld County, which also houses a sizable portion of that same congressional district.

— Miles Parks, NPR, 22 Oct. 2026
But current attempts to drive home that message are being rejected by a sizable and growing part of the population.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of sizable

Adjective

Fixing the problem Flexible substrates have uneven surface roughness and varying hydroxyl-group densities, making standard large-area printing techniques ineffective.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
There is a small chance for isolated Coastal Flood Warnings Wednesday through Thursday if larger surf develops.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of large

Adjective

L3Harris claims its design can deliver greater range and speed than existing systems.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Tarantino revealed the most personally meaningful piece of casting in a film filled with great performances — including supporting turns by multiple actors (Austin Butler, Mikey Madison, Sydney Sweeney) who have blown up in the seven years since.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of great

Adjective

The Bruins took a huge hit with their top six players all getting drafted by WNBA teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
With its available sun-deflecting bright-white fabric and huge garage door-like entryway, the tent makes for a natural day shelter for events out in the sun, rain and wind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

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