sizable

adjective

siz·​able ˈsī-zə-bəl How to pronounce sizable (audio)
variants or sizeable
: 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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As the 2024 election strongly indicated, Democrats alienated a sizable share of the electorate with their recent move to the left. Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025 The otters feed primarily on fish and can have a sizable impact on fish populations, including those that are also threatened by human factors, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025 During the pandemic, the brothers passed by time by sharing their song-making process on TikTok, which got them a sizable following. Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025 The massive turnkey home overlooks the first hole of the Dubai Hills Golf Course, offering sweeping, verdant views and enough space to host just about any occasion, plus house a sizable collection of cars and art. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025 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 5 Oct. 2025.

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sizable

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

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