as in ample
more than adequate or average in capacity
almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room
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Recent Examples of spacious
The bedroom and living area are spacious, as is the foyer, which the current owners have wisely turned into a little work-from-home nook.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The game had the atmosphere of a late-summer rookie game in the spacious Saddledome.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
For sleek storage, consider this Crestview Console, which has a semi-circle design, sits flush against the wall, and has two spacious drawers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The space has a restaurant and bar, with a spacious outdoor patio that opens up via a garage-style door in the winter.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
The game had the atmosphere of a late-summer rookie game in the spacious Saddledome.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
For sleek storage, consider this Crestview Console, which has a semi-circle design, sits flush against the wall, and has two spacious drawers.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
The space has a restaurant and bar, with a spacious outdoor patio that opens up via a garage-style door in the winter.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spacious
Adjective
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All the areas were within sight of a stage with a musician or band, and each stage area had ample seating for guests who wanted to sit and sip in the shade.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Like your favorite pair of sweats, a roomy top is the item in any closet always worth returning to.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The elastic waistband is easy to pull on and won’t dig into your midsection during long days of wear, and the front and back pockets are roomy and functional.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In March 2025, Vice President Vance even led a high-profile US delegation to the American military base in Greenland to advocate for annexation, despite polling data indicating that a large majority of Greenlanders have expressed no enthusiasm for an American takeover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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But even when Carr smashes a model boat to smithereens after a professional rejection or Allura imagines herself going full Lemonade on Chase’s sidepiece, their actions feel divorced from any larger context.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Young’s early stats would have looked prettier if McMillan was able to haul in a wide open touchdown throw from the third-year QB on the team’s only first-half scoring drive.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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To plant the cutting or purchased plant, choose a pot that’s at least 8 inches deep and about 10 to 12 inches wide to accommodate growth, with plenty of drainage holes to let water escape.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While the driver’s seat back was just a hair too short for my lanky physique, overall legroom is commodious.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The house measures a commodious 11,000 square feet, while the luxury mini-ranch sprawls out over an acre.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then, keep scrolling for more capacious boots like a trendy, square-toe pair in light brown and a chunky platform option in black.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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This two-story home offers a capacious living environment with its five bedrooms and three bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It’s been a huge hit with my guests, and right now, Prime members can add it to their carts for just $40.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her hair is often a massive tangle of black curls, her nails are expertly polished, her huge brown eyes peer out from spidery lashes, and her skin is cocoa-butter smooth.—
Stephanie Mansfield,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Costanzo said Ferrante was generous and gave him a favorable rights deal to attempt an adaptation.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
2 Nov. 2025
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The service was crisp, the portions were highly generous (don’t miss the breakfast buffet).—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spacious. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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