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large number

NOUN
oodles
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lots tons
STRONG
abundance billions gobs heaps loads masses millions piles plenty scads thousands zillions
WEAK
many
Antonyms
STRONG
lack
NOUN
scads
Synonyms
STRONG
bags barrels bunches bundles gobs heaps jillion loads lots oodles piles plenty scores stacks tons zillions
WEAK
many and then some
Antonyms
STRONG
little

Example Sentences

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But the results point to a large number of young people who are supportive of immigrants and simmering anger over the way the administration has carried out deportations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A large number of people who wanted to gather in the Mecidiyekoy district of Istanbul were surrounded by police.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

However, Hegseth has seen the dismissal of a relatively large number of high-ranking leaders in a short time.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Still, Neugebauer’s call carries weight because of the large number of shares that he; his company, Vicksburg Investments Management; and his wife’s trust own—24.1%, according to a November SEC filing.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

There was a large number of things to be bought for the cocktail party, and she also hoped to find a smart, new dress.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill