How to Use good-sized in a Sentence

good-sized

adjective
  • Two good-sized black bear cubs were playing in the trees.
    — William D. Brown, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Davis is a good-sized blocker with enough athleticism for his size.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Revenge says wash-and-go styles thrive on low heat and a good-sized diffuser.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Holes 5 through 8 hug a good-sized pond that abuts Wadsworth Boulevard.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026
  • All come with balconies and king beds, as well as good-sized bathrooms with separate baths and showers.
    — Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
  • But five seasons counts as a pretty good-sized run for an original streaming series.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The now famous wings start with good-sized wings, which are brined, baked, then flash fried before being tossed into the flavors and served.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Behm is a good-sized player who skates well and can create offense at quick tempos, displaying a style of game that should translate.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Franks said their now famous wings start with good-sized wings, which are then brined, baked, then flash fried before being tossed into the flavors and then served.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The keyboard and touchpad are both good-sized and well-built, and port selection is solid but not exceptional.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Franks said their now famous wings start with good-sized wings, which are then brined, baked, then flash fried before being tossed into the flavors and being served.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Other amenities include a boat ramp, fishing along the river, a good-sized campground, and a limestone lodge for large gatherings.
    — Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Lukus is a good-sized cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, but his man cover skills are what could get him in the door to try and build depth in the defensive backfield.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Lane is a good-sized winger with some real puck skill, scoring touch, smarts, a level of physicality and competitiveness that puts him in the mix of everything that happens on the ice.
    — Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Coming in at just a little bit above $200, this budget laptop is perfect for students and casual users, with a good-sized HD display and decent components.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • But even the entry-level Superior Rooms offer good-sized nests for a Florentine sojourn, and there is no such thing as a small bathroom in this establishment (or one, come to that, without enough marble to carve a David).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
  • At 6 feet 1 3/4 and 210 pounds with 10-inch hands, Sarratt — who followed coach Curt Cignetti to Indiana from James Madison — is a good-sized athlete with competitive ball skills.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As the February Flavor Festival draws to a close, ending next Saturday at more than 100 restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries throughout Lake County, business owners are reporting good-sized crowds.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026

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