plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
Examples of plus-size in a Sentence
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As Frank says, plus-size buyers are firmly the majority of the American consumer base at this point, so why is addressing our needs (and, more capitalistically relevant, harnessing our spending power) still treated like a novelty?
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, said Jake Beaven-Parshall, a plus-size influencer who was paid by Weight Watchers to promote its GLP-1 offerings, the gender of the person taking a weight-loss drug shouldn’t matter.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting a plus-size queen or a queen of color can require some finessing, as can getting any sort of specific makeup look.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, said Jake Beaven-Parshall, a plus-size influencer who was paid by Weight Watchers to promote its GLP-1 offerings, the gender of the person taking a weight-loss drug shouldn’t matter.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting a plus-size queen or a queen of color can require some finessing, as can getting any sort of specific makeup look.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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