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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The Suffolk University/Chicago Tribune survey of 500 adult city residents, conducted April 11-15, found a sizable majority saying there was no need for federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and members of Customs and Border Protection to return to the city.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Much of the discussion at this week’s council meeting revolved around why Wolffhaus, led by founder and creative director Tyler Wolff, was the only firm considered for such a sizable contract.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Yet despite the hit to her approval rating, Healey still maintains a sizable lead over the three Republican candidates for governor; however, all three candidates have closed the gap since the last UNH poll in February.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nvidia, 6 months At least one sizable trader took advantage of those relatively cheaper options, buying 7,500 $230-strike calls expiring May 15 – a $413,000 transaction betting on a 13% ramp from here.
—Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Much of the discussion at this week’s council meeting revolved around why Wolffhaus, led by founder and creative director Tyler Wolff, was the only firm considered for such a sizable contract.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Yet despite the hit to her approval rating, Healey still maintains a sizable lead over the three Republican candidates for governor; however, all three candidates have closed the gap since the last UNH poll in February.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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