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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of considerable
Tom Gustafson of Fort Lauderdale, a hard-charging guy and a target of considerable ridicule, placed Broward lawmakers in key leadership posts.
—
Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Previously, their reliance upon Saka has been enormous and placed him under considerable physical strain.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Colorado avalanche danger map CBS Avalanche danger is currently rated considerable (3 out of 5) in the Elk and West Elk Mountains, including areas around Crested Butte, south of Aspen, and near Marble.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Some are easy to swap between modes while others can require considerable effort.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for considerable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
Adjective
-
Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
-
That figure marks a significant drop from a recent peak attained in 2023, but borrowing costs remain well above a 0% rate established at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Adjective
-
This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
-
But an information-technology contract gone horribly awry on her watch resulted in late bills last year that required school districts throughout the county to borrow and pay substantial interest just to make payroll and cover basic expenses.—
Adjective
-
This compact yet sizable belt bag has a simple silhouette that looks very similar to the one Diaz just wore.—
-
Highly revered for its outdoorsy facilities, the low-slung La Reserve Hotel and Spa Geneva occupies a sizable, green patch alongside its namesake lake.—
Adjective
-
Unitree confirmed that the G1 is designed as a compact, foldable humanoid focused on affordability and scalability, while the larger H2 targets industrial applications.—
-
In Europe, where Panattoni has operated for around 20 years, the platform spans 15 countries through 36 offices and has been the region's largest developer for eight consecutive years.—
Adjective
-
Here currently in the United States backed by the courts, the legislative branch and the Justice Department, our president has acquired tremendous power.—
-
The light beam distance of 80 meters, or approximately 260 feet, provides a tremendous field of view from three different LEDs.—
Adjective
-
The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
-
Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
Adjective
-
At the center of all the glitzy havoc—her face often looming on a huge flat screen that rolls around the stage, following actors like a hulking LED stalker—is of course Chenoweth.—
-
Todd also had a huge sack in the fourth quarter.—
Adjective
-
Lenovo came out all guns blazing at CES 2026, using its biggest global stage yet to signal major leaps across devices, AI, and partnerships.—
-
And, in the aftermath, these were Chiefs coaches’ biggest regrets following a season gone awry.—
Cite this Entry
“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share