writ large

phrase

: on a larger scale or in a more prominent manner
… the problems of modern totalitarianism are only our own problems writ large.—The Times Literary Supplement (London)

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During their reign in Hollywood’s Golden Age, their lives and cinematic work played out ideals about femininity and its expectations in American culture writ large. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 These factors may be driving the shift in southern manners writ large. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 The conservative justices who dissented made a much bigger argument against mail voting, basically calling into question mail voting writ large. — Tonya Mosley, NPR, 8 July 2026 Pedersen opened a 20-metre gap in about five revolutions of his pedals, freewheeling across the line with the joy writ large across his face. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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“Writ large.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writ%20large. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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