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1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a sizable increase in attendance since the team began its winning streak a sizable raise
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Recent Examples of sizable
With four out of the top five global defense contractors being American companies, US industry is getting a sizable chunk of this new business.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In games that don’t support ray tracing, like Total War: Three Kingdoms and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, AMD’s previous-generation Radeon RX 7900 GRE and Radeon RX 7800 XT held a sizable lead over the RTX 5060 Ti.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Lego will have a sizable presence at Star Wars Celebration, with a 2,368 sq ft booth filled with unique experiences, including a display of the new sets ahead of hitting shelves globally.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, the steady hand of gravity allowed the Earth to reabsorb some of this ejecta, and a sizable portion of the rest formed the moon.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 18 Apr. 2025
In games that don’t support ray tracing, like Total War: Three Kingdoms and Shadow of the Tomb Raider, AMD’s previous-generation Radeon RX 7900 GRE and Radeon RX 7800 XT held a sizable lead over the RTX 5060 Ti.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Lego will have a sizable presence at Star Wars Celebration, with a 2,368 sq ft booth filled with unique experiences, including a display of the new sets ahead of hitting shelves globally.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2025
Nonetheless, the steady hand of gravity allowed the Earth to reabsorb some of this ejecta, and a sizable portion of the rest formed the moon.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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Shahani also believes Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand can grow with the new QX80 and upcoming QX60 large and midsize SUVs, respectively.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the mid-2000s, the fracking revolution took off, making the US the largest oil and natural gas producer in the world.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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In condominiums, the changing of heating and cooling systems could involve substantial modifications of common area plumbing, wiring, walls, and roofs, but once again, is there really a problem of HOAs prohibiting electric heat pumps?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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That could mean substantial delays in shipments, experts note.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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By the time the teams play, Mikel Arteta’s side will either be in a buoyant mood, having edged past Paris Saint-Germain to reach the Champions League final in Munich, or flat, their season of huge promise having failed to deliver silverware.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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That plan was ultimately dumped due to the huge costs — with one estimate of a $92-million price tag — and other logistical issues.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s efforts to end the war have seen the U.S.’s position regarding Ukraine shift dramatically, with negotiations playing a major role in upending the global order.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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The vast majority of people who survive a suicide attempt do not go on to die by suicide – 70% have no further attempts.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The vast volume of water is a vital resource for both countries, and the treaty governs how it is shared.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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