Synonyms for by and large
by and large

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1. by and largeadverb

   mostly, generally; with few exceptions

   It was, by and large, an unexceptional presentation.

   Synonyms:
   generally, for the most part, usually, mostly, on the whole

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1. by and large, generally, more often than not, mostlyadverb

   usually; as a rule

   "by and large it doesn't rain much here"

   Synonyms:
   loosely, broadly speaking, more often than not, generally, in general, in the main, broadly, for the most part, mostly, largely

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1. Gerhard Pfeifer:

   The iDisc has everything it takes to replace theconventional cast iron brake disc and become the new standard in the brake discmarket. Given thecontinued particulate pollution debate in many countries and large cities aroundthe world, there is nothing standing in the way of its breakthrough.

2. Lara Brown:

   By and large, Democrats tend to believe these individuals are giving because they have a strong progressive/liberal orientation in their politics and they are doing this because it equates to them giving to a cause.

3. Dave Karger:

   These days, the top-grossing films are usually either sequels, superhero movies, or sequels to superhero movies, those aren’t the kind of films, by and large, that speak to the Academy.

4. Chris Christie:

   He wouldn't know a suburb unless he took a wrong turn, i was raised in the suburbs. This is not 1950. All these dog whistles and racism don't work anymore. Suburbs are by and large integrated.

5. Paul Casamassimo:

   By and large, symptoms are not a chronic thing. They come and go, and the job of the parent is to comfort the child, and keep their finger on the pulse of their child. Is the child eating? Staying hydrated?