What does "loom large" mean?

To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or sway; to be of great significance or concern, especially when posing a likely threat or danger.

What is a synonym for "loom large"?

Common synonyms include: appear, be evident, be noticeable, be revealed, be seen, be visible.

Loom large

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Verb

1
To have a great deal of importance, presence, power, or sway; to be of great significance or concern, especially when posing a likely threat or danger. idiomatic, intransitive
"Energy policy will loom large in the policy decisions of the new government."

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appear be evident be noticeable be revealed be seen be visible

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"Energy policy will loom large in the policy decisions of the new government."

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