plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
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Shoppers say plus-size clothing options are dwindling as the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs fuels worries about a resurgence in thinness.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Noor launched her YouTube channel in 2013, driven by a lack of diversity and plus-size representation in the beauty and lifestyle space.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With that difficulty in mind, Vogue has put together a guide to 7 of the very best plus-size vintage options across America.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Shop my top picks for midi dresses, floral dresses, beach dresses, plus-size dresses, and more, starting at just $32.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Noor launched her YouTube channel in 2013, driven by a lack of diversity and plus-size representation in the beauty and lifestyle space.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With that difficulty in mind, Vogue has put together a guide to 7 of the very best plus-size vintage options across America.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Shop my top picks for midi dresses, floral dresses, beach dresses, plus-size dresses, and more, starting at just $32.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plus-size
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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