loom large

1. Appear imminent in a threatening, magnified form. For example, The possibility of civil war loomed large on the horizon, or Martha wanted to take it easy for a week, but the bar exam loomed large. This term employs loom in the sense of “come into view,” a usage dating from the late 1500s.

Example Sentences

Japan's broader economic challenges also loom large.

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Trade-restrictive measures loom large over this year's UN climate summit, with China pushing for wider market access for its green technologies and major developing economies challenging Europe over its new carbon border tax on carbon-intensive imports like steel and fertilizer.

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But it’s the end of the shutdown that will likely continue to loom large for markets.

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Questions about safety, cybersecurity and job displacement also loom large in public settings.

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But safety concerns still loom large.

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