as in giant
unusually large
a jumbo jet
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as in whale
something that is unusually large and powerful
the winner in the contest for biggest pumpkin was a jumbo that weighed in at over a thousand pounds
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Recent Examples of jumbo
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman voted against the jumbo, half-point cut in September — the first dissent since 2005.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
After being stuck for a long time, the jumbo iceberg is now drifting in the Southern Ocean.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Add twin petite cold-water lobster tails or two jumbo lump crab cakes for an additional $39, 'Oscar style' crab for an additional $12, lobster macaroni shells and cheese for an additional $19.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Following the Fed’s jumbo, 50-basis-point cut in September, mortgage rates have risen in tandem with the yield.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2024
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman voted against the jumbo, half-point cut in September — the first dissent since 2005.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
After being stuck for a long time, the jumbo iceberg is now drifting in the Southern Ocean.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Add twin petite cold-water lobster tails or two jumbo lump crab cakes for an additional $39, 'Oscar style' crab for an additional $12, lobster macaroni shells and cheese for an additional $19.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jumbo
Adjective
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This places it in the upper echelons of a type of planet called super-Earths — giant, probably rocky worlds.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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But the film makes too little a point of one giant forebear.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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For more than a century, National Geographic has made icons out of elephants, whales, and lions.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Reid Neumann, the director of marketing for GPS Hospitality, handed Baker a gigantic check.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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Joe gives El the location where Emery is going to seal a gigantic drug deal the next day.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
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Covert operations expert Zora Bennett (Johansson) attempts to secure the genetic material from the dinosaurs but ends up stranded with a civilian family on an island that holds a secret being kept from humanity for decades.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Importantly, their findings not only confirm that these dinosaurs were indeed herbivores, but also offer unprecedented detail into the feeding habits of these giants.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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During a period of huge tax cuts, from George W. Bush in 2001 through the present, there was gross fiscal irresponsibility inflicted by both Republicans and Democrats.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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This is the second mayoral cycle in a row where New York has had a huge Democratic primary field.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Aptly credited, The Stranger (Brian Villalobos) is only part of that problem and not the centerpiece practical effects portion of this film that monster fans should look forward to.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
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These are no longer simple monster features with slight tints of horror.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The enormous success of Prey showed us that the best Predator stories may be the truly standalone ones.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Each of the 15 adults-only villas has an enormous deck and plunge pool, and includes features like fire pits and indoor-outdoor showers.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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In March 2025, Colossal unveiled its woolly mouse, engineered to carry genes for the mammoth's characteristic thick, golden coat and accelerated fat metabolism.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The top of the mammoth's head in the logo turns into mountains, making this a unique design with major ties to the community.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Jumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jumbo. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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