sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
Synonyms of sizablenext
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness noun
sizably adverb

Examples of sizable in a Sentence

a sizable portion of the population He won by a sizable margin.
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The 74-year-old Hickenlooper, who has a sizable fundraising advantage, is still favored to win, according to Saunders. Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Paschke, meanwhile, laid down roots in Los Angeles, maintaining a relationship with Williams and amassing a sizable catalog as a working musician. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 30 June 2026 At 203 square feet, the tiny home is sizable, so larger backyards are the best fit. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Nearby, the sizable gym comes complete with a steam shower, a cryotherapy chamber, and two more fold-out balconies. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizable

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sizable was in 1613

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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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sizable

adjective
siz·​able
variants or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
sizably adverb

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