Nevertheless, acts of criminal violence continue to bulk large in the darting imagination, although rising fears about climate change and the economy are also reflected.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Some players are said to resent the extent to which a 'mere' commentator bulks large within the mythology of the game.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Synonyms of 'bulk large'
be important, dominate, loom, stand out
More Synonyms of bulk large
(idiom)
Definition
to be or seem important or prominent
Propaganda bulks large in their plans.
Synonyms
be important
dominate
loom
the bleak mountains that loomed out of the blackness
stand out
Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields.
loom large
carry weight
preponderate
threaten
Plants must be covered with a leaf mould if frost threatens.
See bulk
Additional synonyms
in the sense of loom
Definition
to appear indistinctly, esp. as a tall and threatening shape
the bleak mountains that loomed out of the blackness
Synonyms
appear,
emerge,
hover,
take shape,
threaten,
bulk,
menace,
come into view,
become visible
in the sense of preponderate
Definition
to be more powerful, important, or numerous (than)
Synonyms
predominate,
rule,
dominate,
prevail,
outnumber,
hold sway,
reign supreme
in the sense of stand out
Definition
to be noticeable because of looking different
Every tree, wall and fence stood out against dazzling white fields.