sizable
adjective
siz·able
ˈsī-zə-bəl 
variants
or sizeable
: fairly large : considerable
a sizable donation
sizableness
noun
Examples of sizable in a Sentence
a sizable portion of the population
He won by a sizable margin.
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His more sizable donations have come from county Republican parties, sitting Republican lawmakers and political action committees for law enforcement groups, industry groups and other special interests.
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While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Unwinding a large position all at once can trigger a sizable capital gains bill, but spreading sales over multiple years can help reduce the impact.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The extra funding from star ratings provides a sizable buffer for Medicare Advantage insurers, which are awaiting final payment rates for 2027 and experiencing higher medical claims.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
While primarily based in Los Angeles, Alec has maintained more visible ties to Michigan real estate, including a sizable lakefront home along Lake Michigan built in 2013.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
Unwinding a large position all at once can trigger a sizable capital gains bill, but spreading sales over multiple years can help reduce the impact.
—Doug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The extra funding from star ratings provides a sizable buffer for Medicare Advantage insurers, which are awaiting final payment rates for 2027 and experiencing higher medical claims.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sizable
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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